What happened on Friday December 23, 1960?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1960:

• King Saud Takes Power in Saudi Arabia On December 23, 1960, King Saud of Saudi Arabia assumed full political power, marking a pivotal moment in the country's modern political history. This transition of power would have significant implications for Saudi Arabian governance and regional geopolitics.
• Fall of De Quay's Dutch Government On December 23, 1960, the government led by Prime Minister Jan de Quay unexpectedly collapsed, marking a significant moment in Dutch political history. The fall of the government likely resulted from internal political tensions or policy disagreements.
• Krootila Murder Case On December 23, 1960, a tragic murder occurred in Krootila, Kokemäki, Finland, involving Hilkka Saarinen (née Pylkkänen). The case, known as the 'oven homicide', was a significant criminal event that likely shocked the local community and drew national attention.

Events in 1960

December 23, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1960

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1960

December 23, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1960 can also be written as 12/23/1960 in the US and as 23/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1960:

• Zindzi Mandela

  South African diplomat, activist, and writer who served as South Africa's ambassador to Denmark.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on December 23rd

December 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
3. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
4. Johnny Horton - North To Alaska
5. Lolita - Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)

December 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Cliff Richard - I Love You
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey

December 23, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
3. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
4. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
5. U.S. Bonds - New Orleans

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1960

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Someone born on December 23, 1960 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months

or 3356 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23497 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1960?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1960.

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