What happened on Friday February 19, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1960:

• China Launches First Sounding Rocket China successfully launched the T-7, its first sounding rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country's early space exploration and technological development.
• Protest Strike in Poznan, Poland A significant protest strike occurred in Poznan, Poland, reflecting the social and political tensions of the Cold War era and workers' rights movements.
• Birth of Prince Andrew, Duke of York Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward was born, who would later become the Duke of York and a prominent member of the British Royal Family.
• Family Circus Cartoon Strip Debuts Bil Keane's beloved and long-running Family Circus cartoon strip made its first appearance, which would become a staple of American newspaper comics.
• Continental League Baseball Announcement The proposed eight-team Continental League announced its definite opening day, aiming to establish itself as baseball's third major league, signaling potential expansion in professional sports.

Events in 1960

February 19, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1960

February 19, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 50th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1960 can also be written as 2/19/1960 in the US and as 19/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1960:

• Leslie Ash

  English actress known for her roles in television and film, particularly in comedy series.

• Prince Andrew Duke of York

  Member of the British Royal Family, known for his military service and controversial public persona.

• Andrew

  British royal, son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, known for his naval service and controversial personal life.

• Holly Johnson

  Lead singer of the iconic 1980s pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

• Andrea di Mountbatten-Windsor
• duca di York Andrea

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1960:

• John Aspin
• Hans Christian Svane Hansen

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
2. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When

February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
3. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:03 am and setting at 11:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1960

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Someone born on February 19, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 25 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23826 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1960?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 19, 1960.

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