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see horoscope and birth chart for June 16, 1960What happened on Thursday June 16, 1960?
About June 16th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: Portuguese colonial troops commit a horrific atrocity by killing over 600 Mozambican civilians during a protest for independence in Portuguese East Africa. This brutal event highlights the violent resistance to colonial rule and the struggle for African self-determination.
- Day of the week: June 16th, 1960 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers
- #1 UK song: Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran
- Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
More about June 16th, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 1960.
Table of contents
- June 16, 1960: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 16, 1960?
- Who was born on June 16, 1960?
- June 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 16, 1960?
- Back in 1960
June 16, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 16, 1960:
- Portuguese Colonial Massacre in Mozambique Portuguese colonial troops commit a horrific atrocity by killing over 600 Mozambican civilians during a protest for independence in Portuguese East Africa. This brutal event highlights the violent resistance to colonial rule and the struggle for African self-determination.
- Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Premieres in New York Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking psychological thriller 'Psycho' opens in New York, marking a pivotal moment in cinema history. The film, known for its innovative narrative techniques and shocking shower scene, would revolutionize the horror genre and become one of Hitchcock's most iconic works.
- Eisenhower Cancels Japan Trip President Dwight D. Eisenhower unexpectedly cancels his planned diplomatic visit to Japan, potentially due to ongoing geopolitical tensions or internal political considerations during the Cold War era.
June 16, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 16, 1960?
June 16, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 16, 1960 can also be written as 6/16/1960 in the US and as 16/6/1960 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 16, 1960?
Famous people born on June 16, 1960:
- Peter Sterling
Peter Sterling is a renowned Australian rugby league player who played as a halfback for the Parramatta Eels and the New South Wales State...
June 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 16, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
- Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- Anita Bryant - Paper Roses
June 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
- Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
- Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
June 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
- Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
June 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 02:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.
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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1960
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Someone born on June 16, 1960 is:
64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 20 days old,
or 3390 weeks
or 23730 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1960?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 16, 1960.
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