What happened on Wednesday July 20, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1960:

• First Female Head of Government Elected Globally Sirimavo Bandaranaike is elected as Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), becoming the world's first democratically elected female head of government. She will also assume roles as Defense Minister and External Affairs Minister, marking a significant milestone in global political representation.
• First Submarine-Launched Polaris Missile The USS George Washington successfully launches a Polaris missile while submerged at a depth of 30 feet, demonstrating a groundbreaking naval missile deployment capability that would significantly impact strategic military technologies.
• Cold War Tensions in Congo Crisis Belgium defends its intervention in the Congo at the UN Security Council. The Congolese government appeals to the Soviet Union for support, while the United States, France, and NATO warn the Soviets against involvement, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era.
• Soviet Space Milestone: First Living Organisms Returned The Soviet Union successfully recovers two dogs from space, marking a crucial breakthrough in understanding the potential for living organisms to survive space travel and return safely to Earth.
• Protest Against Police Brutality in Rhodesia In Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), 20,000 people protest against police brutality, demonstrating growing civil resistance and social tension during the colonial era.
• King Mahendra of Nepal's State Visit to India King Mahendra of Nepal begins a three-month world tour, starting with a state visit to New Delhi, India, which will later include a visit to the United States, signifying diplomatic engagement.
• New Prime Minister in Lebanon Saeb Salem is appointed as Prime Minister of Lebanon, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics in the Middle Eastern nation.
• Espionage Arrest at Israeli Technology Institute Kurt Sitte, head of the Physics Department at the Israel Institute of Technology, is arrested on espionage charges, highlighting the complex geopolitical intelligence landscape of the era.

Events in 1960

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

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Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1960

July 20, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1960 can also be written as 7/20/1960 in the US and as 20/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1960:

• Federico Echave

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 06:41 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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Someone born on July 20, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 17 days old,

or 3385 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23697 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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