What happened on Tuesday February 16, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1960:

• USS Triton's Historic Underwater Circumnavigation The U.S. Navy submarine USS Triton embarked on Operation Sandblast, launching the first fully submerged circumnavigation of the globe. Departing from New London, Connecticut, this groundbreaking maritime expedition would demonstrate the technological prowess and strategic capabilities of nuclear submarines during the Cold War era.

Events in 1960

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

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1960

February 16, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1960 can also be written as 2/16/1960 in the US and as 16/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1960:

• Pete Willis

  Original guitarist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard, who played a crucial role in their early success during the 1980s before leaving...

• Lucy Kaplansky

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1960:

• Norman Pett
• Leopold Neubauer
• Vincenzo Ricchioni

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
2. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
3. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1960

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Someone born on February 16, 1960 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 16 days old,

or 3411 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23878 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

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

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