What happened on Tuesday March 22, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1960:

• First Patent for Laser Technology On March 22, 1960, physicists Arthur Schawlow and Charles Townes were granted the groundbreaking first patent for laser technology, marking a pivotal moment in scientific innovation. Their invention would revolutionize numerous fields, including medicine, communications, manufacturing, and scientific research.

Events in 1960

March 22, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1960

March 22, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1960 can also be written as 3/22/1960 in the US and as 22/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1960:

• Nicole Holofcener

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 22nd

Famous people died on March 22, 1960:

• José Antonio Aguirre

  Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the first president of the Basque Country during a critical period of Spanish history, leading...

• Agnes Arber

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on March 22nd

March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Dinah Washington - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)

March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 22, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 1960

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Someone born on March 22, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 11 days old,

or 3397 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23783 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 1960?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 22, 1960.

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