What happened on Saturday April 16, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1960:

• Madagascar Independence Treaty France and Malagasy nationalists signed a pivotal treaty on April 16, 1960, paving the way for Madagascar's independence, which was formally granted in June of the same year, marking a significant moment in the decolonization of Africa.
• Assassination Attempt on Henrik Verwoerd On April 16, 1960, David Pratt attempted to assassinate South African Prime Minister Henrik Verwoerd by shooting him in Johannesburg, causing serious injuries. This event occurred during the height of apartheid and was a significant moment of political tension in South Africa.
• New Realism Art Movement Founded Art critic Pierre Restany officially launched the 'New Realism' artistic movement on April 16, 1960, by publishing the Manifeste des Nouveaux Réalismes. This avant-garde movement sought to redefine artistic representation and engagement with contemporary reality.
• Historic Climbing Achievement in Yosemite Pioneering climbers Yvon Chouinard and Tom Frost made a groundbreaking ascent of the Kat Pinnacle in Yosemite National Park, using a revolutionary new piton design that would significantly impact rock climbing techniques and equipment.
• Coronation of Sikiru Kayode Adetona Sikiru Kayode Adetona was crowned as Ogbagba Anikilaya II, assuming the traditional leadership role of the Awujale of Ijebuland, a significant cultural position in Nigerian royal succession.

Events in 1960

April 16, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1960

April 16, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1960 can also be written as 4/16/1960 in the US and as 16/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1960:

• Rafael Benitez

  Spanish football manager known for managing top European clubs.

• Pierre Littbarski

  Former German footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Köln and the West German national team, winning the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

• Tex (humorist)
• Michel Gill
• Daniel Mendelsohn

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1960:

• Mihály Fekete

  Hungarian actor, screenwriter and film director (b. 1884).

• Carlo Ceriana-Mayneri
• Émile Georget
• Felix Kersten

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
3. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
4. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
5. The Brothers Four - Greenfields

April 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
3. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
4. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
5. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.

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Someone born on April 16, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months

or 3387 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23710 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1960?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1960.

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