What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1960:

• Real Madrid Wins European Cup Final In a spectacular display of football prowess, Real Madrid defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 in the European Cup Final held in Glasgow, Scotland. This victory marked their remarkable fifth consecutive European championship, solidifying their status as a dominant force in European football during this era.
• Final Broadcast of Playhouse 90 CBS aired the 132nd and final original episode of the groundbreaking television series Playhouse 90, concluding a landmark period in American television drama. The final telecast was the episode 'In the Matter of Lemuel Johnson', marking the end of an influential anthology series that had significantly shaped television storytelling.
• Jean Genet's Le Balcon Premieres Jean Genet's provocative play 'Le Balcon' (The Balcony) premiered in Paris, introducing audiences to the playwright's complex exploration of power, performance, and social dynamics through a surreal theatrical experience.
• Eileen Fulton Joins As the World Turns DUPE

Events in 1960

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

Newspapers from May. 18, 1960

May 18, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1960 can also be written as 5/18/1960 in the US and as 18/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1960:

• Yannick Noah

  Renowned French tennis player who won Roland Garros in 1984 and later became a successful Davis Cup team captain, leading France to victory.

• Jari Kurri

  Legendary Finnish ice hockey player, coach, and manager who played in the NHL and is considered one of the best European players of his era.

• Page Hamilton

  Lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative metal band Helmet, known for their influential post-hardcore sound in the 1990s.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1960:

• August Syrjäläinen
• Ugo Lupattelli
• Marcello Piacentini

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 18th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 02:29 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 18, 1960

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Someone born on May 18, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 16 days old,

or 3398 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23788 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.

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

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

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