What happened on Thursday January 21, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1960:

• First Human Descent to Mariana Trench Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh made history by descending into the Mariana Trench in the bathyscaphe Trieste, reaching a depth of 10,911 meters (35,797 feet). They became the first humans to reach the lowest point on Earth, a groundbreaking moment in deep-sea exploration.
• Coalbrook Mine Disaster A catastrophic rock fall and mine collapse occurred at the Clydesdale Coalbrook North Colliery near Sasolburg, South Africa. The disaster trapped 437 miners underground, with 417 ultimately dying from methane poisoning. The collapse was severe, causing air pressure damage to the main ventilation system and cutting off fresh air supply. Rescue efforts over 11 days were ultimately unsuccessful due to extensive flooding and high methane concentrations.
• Mercury Spacecraft Little Joe 1B Launch NASA launched the Little Joe 1B Mercury spacecraft from Wallops Island, Virginia, with Miss Sam, a female rhesus monkey on board. This mission was part of the early space exploration and testing programs leading up to human spaceflight.
• De Gaulle Fires Military Commander in Algeria French President Charles de Gaulle dismissed Jacques Massu, the commander-in-chief of French troops in Algeria, signaling significant political changes during the Algerian War of Independence.
• Avianca Flight 671 Crash Avianca Flight 671 crashed and burned upon landing at Montego Bay, Jamaica airport, resulting in 37 fatalities. This incident marked the worst air disaster in Jamaica's history and the first major crash for Avianca Airlines.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1960

January 21, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 21st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1960 can also be written as 1/21/1960 in the US and as 21/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people died on January 21, 1960:

• Percy Hagerman
• Lorenzo Herrera
• Antonín Janda
• Wu Lien-teh

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Marty Robbins - El Paso
4. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
2. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

January 21, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 12:03 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1960

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Someone born on January 21, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 2 days old,

or 3404 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23834 days old,

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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