What happened on Monday May 16, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1960:

• First Optical Laser Invented Theodore Maiman successfully operates the first optical laser, specifically a ruby laser, at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California. This groundbreaking achievement marks a pivotal moment in scientific and technological innovation, laying the foundation for numerous future applications in communication, medicine, and industrial processes.
• U-2 Spy Plane Incident Disrupts Paris Summit Cold War tensions escalate as Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev demands an apology from US President Dwight D. Eisenhower regarding U-2 spy plane reconnaissance flights over Soviet territory. This diplomatic confrontation leads to the immediate collapse of the Big Four summit in Paris, dramatically highlighting the deep mistrust between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1960

Newspapers from May. 16, 1960

May 16, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 137th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1960 can also be written as 5/16/1960 in the US and as 16/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1960:

• Eric Meunie
• Fiorello
• Francesca Archibugi
• Rita Rusić
• Bruce Norris
• Anna Cardini
• Mikkjal Danielsen
• Joe Dawson
• Jelle Esveldt
• Kari Uglem
• R.C. Buford
• Nikollë Nikprelaj
• Chester Brown
• Petre Becheru

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1960:

• Igor' Ėmmanuilovič Grabar'
• Paolo Piacco

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
4. Jackie Wilson - Night
5. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Jackie Wilson - Night
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 12:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1960

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Someone born on May 16, 1960 is:

65 years and 7 days old,

or 780 months and 7 days old,

or 3392 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23748 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 16th 2026.

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

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

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