What happened on Thursday June 23, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1960:

• FDA Approves First Oral Contraceptive Pill The United States Food and Drug Administration officially declares Enovid as the world's first approved combined oral contraceptive pill, marking a revolutionary moment in reproductive health and women's rights.
• Japan-US Security Treaty Signed Japan and the United States formalize a significant security treaty, strengthening their bilateral diplomatic and military relationship during the Cold War period.
• Japanese Prime Minister Resigns Nobusuke Kishi announces his resignation as Prime Minister of Japan, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
• Pat Boone Television Show Concludes The Pat Boone Show airs its final episode on ABC-TV, marking the end of a popular television program of the era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1960

June 23, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1960 can also be written as 6/23/1960 in the US and as 23/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1960:

• Donald Harrison

  Donald Harrison is an accomplished jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer known for his innovative approach to bebop and modern jazz.

• Jim Deshaies
• Fadil Vokrri
• Giovanni Bianconi
• Samia Nkrumah

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
3. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
4. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
5. Bobby Rydell - Swingin' School

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
4. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 08:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1960

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Someone born on June 23, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months

or 3382 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23680 days old,

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

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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