What happened on Tuesday August 16, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1960:

• Joseph Kittinger's Record-Breaking Stratospheric Jump Joseph Kittinger makes history by parachuting from a balloon over New Mexico at an extraordinary altitude of 102,800 feet (31,300 m). His jump set three world records for high-altitude jump, free fall duration, and highest human speed without an aircraft, records which stood unbroken until 2012.
• Cyprus Independence Details Cyprus gains independence from the British Empire following the London and Zurich Agreements of February 1959. These agreements established a governance system based on ethnic representation, ending nearly four decades of British colonial rule.
• Cyprus Gains Independence from Britain The United Kingdom grants independence to Cyprus, a Mediterranean island nation that had been under British colonial control since the early 20th century. This marks the end of British colonial rule and the emergence of Cyprus as a sovereign state.
• Republic of Congo Gains Independence The Republic of Congo (later known as Zaire and then the Democratic Republic of Congo) officially forms as an independent nation, marking a significant moment in African decolonization.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1960

August 16, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1960 can also be written as 8/16/1960 in the US and as 16/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1960:

• Timothy Hutton

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• Mitch Landrieu

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• Eric Caritoux
• Flood (producer)
• Franz Welser-Möst
• Leonid Fëdorovič Toptunov
• David Dhawan

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
3. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 04:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1960

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Someone born on August 16, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 28 days old,

or 3378 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23647 days old,

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

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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

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

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