What happened on Sunday February 21, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1960:

• Cuban Nationalization of Businesses Cuban leader Fidel Castro implemented a sweeping nationalization policy, seizing and bringing all private businesses under government control. This radical economic measure dramatically transformed Cuba's economic landscape and marked a significant moment in the country's communist revolution.
• Plamen Oresharski's Early Political Career Plamen Oresharski, a Bulgarian economist and politician, began his journey in public service. He would later become significant in Bulgarian political history, ultimately serving as the 52nd Prime Minister of Bulgaria, contributing to the country's post-communist political development.
• Fay Crocker Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Fay Crocker secured victory at the Lake Worth Golf Open, competing in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament and demonstrating her skill in women's professional golf during the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

February 21, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1960

February 21, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1960 can also be written as 2/21/1960 in the US and as 21/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1960:

• Laurent Petitguillaume

  Prominent French television and radio host known for his engaging media presence and entertainment programs.

• Plamen Oresharski

  Bulgarian economist and politician who served as the 52nd Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

• Steve Wynn (musician)
• Steve Wynn

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1960:

• Jacques Becker

  Renowned French film director and screenwriter who significantly influenced French cinema during the mid-20th century, known for his nuanced...

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 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 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 01:25 pm.

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 21, 1960

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Someone born on February 21, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 22 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1960?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 21, 1960.

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