What happened on Tuesday February 23, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1960:

• Ebbets Field Demolition Begins Demolition commenced on the historic Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, a legendary baseball stadium that had been home to the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913 until the team's relocation to Los Angeles in 1958.
• Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Naruhito is the current Emperor of Japan, who previously served as the Crown Prince before ascending to the throne in 2019. He is known for his academic background and interest in water conservation.
• Alan Griffin, Australian Politician Alan Griffin is an Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Bruce.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1960

February 23, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1960 can also be written as 2/23/1960 in the US and as 23/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1960:

• Naruhito

  Emperor of Japan, current monarch of the world's oldest continuing hereditary monarchy, ascending to the throne in 2019 after his father's...

• Xavier Musca

  French high-level public administrator who served as secretary-general in President Nicolas Sarkozy's office, with significant roles in...

• Crown Prince Naruhito
• Dimitri Casali

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1960:

• Macken Aas
• Amerindo Camilli
• Arthur Legat
• Alexandre Lippmann
• Alessandro Mountbatten
• Alfonso Tusell

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
3. Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 03:36 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1960

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Someone born on February 23, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 20 days old,

or 3403 weeks

or 23821 days old,

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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

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

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