What happened on Wednesday September 21, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1960:

• Launch of USS Enterprise: First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier On September 21, 1960, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, marking a revolutionary moment in naval engineering. As the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, this vessel represented a significant technological leap in maritime military capabilities. The Enterprise could operate continuously for extended periods without refueling, dramatically changing naval strategic mobility and power projection.
• Severe Lightning Strikes in South Dakota On September 21, 1960, multiple lightning strikes caused significant disruption and property damage across several counties in South Dakota. Homes in Clear Lake (Deuel County) and Clark (Clark County) sustained structural damage, while two telephone poles near Milbank in Grant County were hit, resulting in widespread power interruptions. These lightning events highlighted the unpredictable and destructive potential of severe weather in the region.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1960

September 21, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 265th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1960 can also be written as 9/21/1960 in the US and as 21/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1960:

• David James Elliott

  Canadian actor best known for his leading role as Harmon Rabb Jr.

• Maurizio Cattelan

  Provocative and internationally renowned Italian contemporary artist known for his satirical and often controversial sculptural works that...

• David Mazzucchelli

  Acclaimed American comic book artist and graphic novelist known for groundbreaking works like 'Batman: Year One' and 'Asterios Polyp'.

• Belize Independence Day
• Ivan Gudelj

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1960:

• Nikolaj Nikitin
• Frank Elmore Ross

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1960 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:14 am and setting at 08:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1960

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Someone born on September 21, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 23 days old,

or 3373 weeks

or 23611 days old,

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

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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