What happened on Monday July 18, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1960:

• UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo Begins The first United Nations troops arrived in the Congo to help stabilize the region during a critical political crisis following the country's independence from Belgium. This marked a significant moment in UN peacekeeping efforts in post-colonial Africa.
• Nobusuke Kishi Resigns as Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, a controversial political figure who had served as Prime Minister of Japan, stepped down from his position. Kishi was known for his efforts to revise the US-Japan Security Treaty and his complex political history, including his role during World War II.
• National League Expands Baseball Franchises The National League voted unanimously to expand from eight to ten teams, with plans to add new franchises in Houston and New York. This decision significantly transformed the landscape of professional baseball in the United States, setting the stage for future league growth.

Events in 1960

July 18, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1960

July 18, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 200th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1960 can also be written as 7/18/1960 in the US and as 18/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1960:

• Simon Heffer

  Prominent English journalist, political commentator, and author known for his conservative views and writings in British newspapers.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1960:

• Pierre Verdé-Delisle

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
2. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
3. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

July 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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 18, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
3. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
4. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th 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 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 05:03 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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Your place in the Universe on July 18, 1960

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Someone born on July 18, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 5 days old,

or 3366 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23565 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1960?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 18, 1960.

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