What happened on Saturday July 16, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1960:

• Sino-Soviet Split Escalates The Soviet Union dramatically escalated tensions with the People's Republic of China by announcing the complete withdrawal of all 1,390 Soviet advisors and experts, symbolizing the deepening ideological and political rift between the two communist powers.
• First Submarine Ballistic Missile Launch The USS George Washington, a modified Skipjack-class submarine, successfully test fired the first ballistic missile while completely submerged, marking a significant milestone in naval and nuclear warfare technology.
• Denmark Introduces Value Added Tax Denmark became a pioneer in fiscal policy by introducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which would later be adopted by numerous countries worldwide as a crucial mechanism for government revenue generation.
• Record World Cup Soccer Attendance A record-breaking 205,000 spectators attended the intense Brazil-Uruguay World Cup soccer match, highlighting the immense global popularity of the sport during this era.
• Baseball Pinch-Hit Home Run Record George Crowe set a remarkable baseball record by hitting 12 pinch-hit home runs with runners on base, demonstrating exceptional batting skill and situational performance.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1960

July 16, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 198th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1960 can also be written as 7/16/1960 in the US and as 16/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1960:

• Mark Burnett

  Prominent television producer and entrepreneur known for creating popular reality TV shows like Survivor and The Voice.

• Terry Pendleton

  Professional baseball infielder who played for multiple MLB teams, including the Florida Marlins, known for his solid defensive skills and...

• Leila Kenzle

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1960:

• Albert Kesselring

  German pilot and military commander in chief of german troops in italy.

• John P. Marquand

  American author (b. 1893).

• Gaston Amson
• Mario Cavallari
• Manuel Gamio

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1960 was Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
2. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
3. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
4. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
5. The Fendermen - Mule Skinner Blues

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1960 was There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2) by Bobby Marchan, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
2. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:48 am and setting at 03:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Someone born on July 16, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 28 days old,

or 3382 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23678 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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