What happened on Monday October 17, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1960:

• US-UK Nuclear Submarine Base Agreement The United States and United Kingdom signed a strategic accord granting the US access to the British nuclear submarine base in Holy Loch, Scotland, marking a significant Cold War-era military cooperation agreement.
• National League Baseball Expansion National League owners unanimously voted to expand the league from eight to ten teams, adding new franchises in Houston and New York, set to begin play in the 1962 season. This decision represented a significant moment of growth for professional baseball in the United States.
• Tenderloin Broadway Musical Premiere The musical play 'Tenderloin' opened at the 46th Street Theater in New York City, enjoying a successful run of 216 performances and contributing to the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1960

October 17, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1960 can also be written as 10/17/1960 in the US and as 17/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1960:

• Rob Marshall

  Renowned American film and theater director known for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films like 'Chicago' and 'Into the Woods'.

• Guy Henry (actor)

  Prominent British actor recognized for significant roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' franchises, known for his versatile acting...

• Guy Henry

  English actor.

• Duccio Forzano

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1960:

• Violet Wegner

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
3. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
4. Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

October 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
5. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 05:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1960

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Someone born on October 17, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 27 days old,

or 3369 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23585 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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