What happened on Saturday October 22, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1960:

• Cassius Clay Begins Professional Boxing Career On October 22, 1960, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) won his first professional boxing match, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most legendary careers in sports history. This moment launched the career of a global icon who would transcend boxing and become a significant cultural figure.
• Mali Gains Independence from France On October 22, 1960, Mali officially declared independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in West African decolonization. This event represented the country's transition from a French colony to a sovereign nation, with profound implications for its political and social landscape.
• Cold War Projection by Henry Cabot Lodge Republican vice presidential nominee Henry Cabot Lodge made a notable prediction on October 22, 1960, suggesting that the Cold War could potentially last until 1985. This statement reflected the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty characterizing the international relations of that period.
• Deadly Maritime Collision near Louisiana A tragic maritime accident occurred on October 22, 1960, when the passenger ship Alcoa Corsair collided with the freighter Lorenzo Marcello near Buras, Louisiana. The catastrophic incident resulted in nine fatalities and left 25 people injured, highlighting the maritime safety challenges of the era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1960

October 22, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 296th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1960 can also be written as 10/22/1960 in the US and as 22/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 22, 1960:

• Darryl Jenifer

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• Brewster Kahle

Famous people born in 1960

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
3. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
4. Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
5. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:22 am and setting at 08:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 22, 1960

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Someone born on October 22, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 22 days old,

or 3368 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23580 days old,

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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

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

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