What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1960:

• Francis Gary Powers U-2 Spy Trial Begins in Moscow The high-profile espionage trial of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers commenced in Moscow, drawing international attention during the height of the Cold War. Powers was captured after his U-2 spy plane was shot down over Soviet territory on May 1, 1960, creating a significant diplomatic incident between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Francis Gary Powers Convicted of Espionage Francis Gary Powers was found guilty of espionage by a Soviet court and sentenced to ten years in prison. This trial was a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions, symbolizing the intense intelligence warfare between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Gabon Gains Independence from France On August 17, 1960, Gabon officially declared independence from France, marking a significant milestone in the African decolonization process. This event represented the end of French colonial rule and the emergence of Gabon as a sovereign nation, joining the growing list of African countries gaining self-governance during the wave of decolonization in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
• Indonesia Severs Diplomatic Relations with Netherlands Indonesia officially dropped diplomatic relations with the Netherlands, reflecting ongoing tensions stemming from the Dutch colonial period and Indonesia's struggle for complete independence. This diplomatic break represented the continuing post-colonial political dynamics in Southeast Asia.
• Aeroflot Flight 036 Crash Aeroflot Flight 036 crashed in Soviet Ukraine, resulting in the tragic loss of 34 lives. The incident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety during the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

August 17, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1960

August 17, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1960 can also be written as 8/17/1960 in the US and as 17/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1960:

• Sean Penn

  Sean Penn is an acclaimed American actor, director, and political activist known for his powerful performances in films like 'Mystic River'...

• Stephan Eicher

  Stephan Eicher is a renowned Swiss singer-songwriter known for his work in the alternative music scene, particularly with the band Grauzone.

• Lisa Coleman

  Lisa Coleman is a talented composer and musician best known for her work with Prince and as a member of the legendary band The Revolution.

• Miquel Iceta

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1960:

• Raymond Frémont
• Fernand Rivers

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 05:23 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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Someone born on August 17, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 27 days old,

or 3378 weeks

or 23646 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1960?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1960.

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