What happened on Saturday October 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1960:

• Assassination of Félix-Roland Moumié Félix-Roland Moumié, a prominent Cameroonian independence leader, was assassinated by a French agent using thallium poisoning. This event was a significant moment in the anti-colonial struggle of Cameroon, highlighting the violent tactics used by colonial powers to suppress independence movements.
• "Laughs & Other Events" Broadway Show Closes The theatrical production "Laughs & Other Events" concluded its brief run at the Barrymore Theater in New York City after only 8 performances, indicating a likely unsuccessful theatrical venture.

Events in 1960

October 15, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1960

October 15, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 289th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1960 can also be written as 10/15/1960 in the US and as 15/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1960:

• Michael Lewis

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• Peppe Servillo

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1960:

• Clara Kimball Young

  American actress and producer (b. 1890).

• Felice Bauer
• Henny Porten

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 15th

October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1960 was Mr. Custer by Larry Verne, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 04:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 1960

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Someone born on October 15, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 29 days old,

or 3369 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23587 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 1960?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1960.

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