What happened on Saturday August 20, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1960:

• USS Seadragon Surfaces at North Pole The American nuclear submarine USS Seadragon (SSN-584) made history by surfacing through the arctic ice cap at the North Pole, becoming the first submarine to accomplish this remarkable feat.
• Soviet Space Dogs Return from Orbit The Soviet Union successfully recovered two dogs, Belka and Strelka, marking the first time living organisms were launched into space and returned safely to Earth. This groundbreaking mission was a critical milestone in space exploration, demonstrating the potential for living beings to survive spaceflight.
• 1960 Summer Olympic Games Open in Rome The Summer Olympic Games commenced in Rome, Italy, bringing together athletes from around the world in a celebration of international sportsmanship and athletic excellence during the height of the Cold War era.
• Senegal Declares Independence from Mali Federation Senegal broke away from the Mali Federation, asserting its national sovereignty and marking a significant moment in West African decolonization and political restructuring.

Events in 1960

August 20, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1960

August 20, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1960 can also be written as 8/20/1960 in the US and as 20/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people died on August 20, 1960:

• Rudolf Moser

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run

August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
3. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1960

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Someone born on August 20, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 24 days old,

or 3377 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23643 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1960?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1960.

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