What happened on Thursday September 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1960:

• OPEC Foundation Conference in Baghdad The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was officially established during a landmark conference in Baghdad, bringing together representatives from five key oil-producing nations: Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. This meeting would fundamentally reshape global energy politics and economic dynamics in the decades to follow.
• Cuba Nationalizes Tobacco Industry Cuba dramatically nationalized its signature tobacco industry, seizing control of 16 cigar factories, 14 cigarette factories, and 20 tobacco warehouses. This bold economic move led many manufacturers to flee the country, effectively transforming the global cigar market as production shifted to Dominican, Nicaraguan, Honduran, and other international producers.
• Maurice Richard Retires from NHL Hockey legend Maurice Richard announced his retirement from professional hockey, concluding an illustrious career with an impressive 544 goals - a record at the time that solidified his status as one of the sport's most iconic players.
• France's Atomic Research Investment France committed significant financial resources, approximately 9 billion guilders, towards advancing its atomic research and experimental programs, reflecting the nation's strategic investment in nuclear technology during the Cold War era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1960

September 15, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 259th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1960 can also be written as 9/15/1960 in the US and as 15/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1960:

• Lisa Vanderpump

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1960:

• Héctor Castro
• Franco Tufari

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
5. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Sugar Pie DeSanto - I Want To Know
5. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1960

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Someone born on September 15, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 29 days old,

or 3373 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23617 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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