What happened on Sunday June 19, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1960:

• KGB Report on Soviet Internal Risks KGB Chairman Aleksandr Shelepin delivered a confidential report to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, highlighting significant concerns about potential espionage and internal subversion within the Soviet Union. This report underscored the intense security paranoia of the Cold War era.
• Loretta Lynn Records 'Honky Tonk Girl' Country music legend Loretta Lynn recorded her breakthrough single 'Honky Tonk Girl', which would become an early hit in her legendary music career and help establish her as a prominent voice in country music.
• First NASCAR Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway The inaugural NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking a significant milestone in American motorsports history. This event helped establish Charlotte as a pivotal location in stock car racing and set the stage for the sport's future growth.
• Founding of Associated Broadcasting Company in Philippines The Associated Broadcasting Company (now known as TV5) was established in the Philippines, marking an important moment in the country's media and telecommunications development.
• Betsy Rawls Wins LPGA Cosmopolitan Golf Open Professional golfer Betsy Rawls secured victory at the LPGA Cosmopolitan Golf Open, contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the early 1960s.
• Luke Morley Birth Luke Morley, a notable British guitarist and songwriter, was born. He would later become known for his work in rock music.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1960

June 19, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 171st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1960 can also be written as 6/19/1960 in the US and as 19/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people died on June 19, 1960:

• Philip Perlman

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
3. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
4. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
5. Anita Bryant - Paper Roses

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
3. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
3. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
4. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
5. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1960

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Someone born on June 19, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 24 days old,

or 3386 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23704 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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