What happened on Wednesday August 24, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1960:

• 21st Venice Film Festival The prestigious 21st Venice Film Festival was held, continuing its long-standing tradition as one of the most important international film events, celebrating cinematic art and cultural exchange.
• Record Low Temperature in Antarctica A world-record low temperature of -88 degrees Celsius (-127 degrees Fahrenheit) was scientifically measured at the Vostok Station in Antarctica, establishing a significant milestone in global climate documentation.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Brazil A devastating bus accident occurred in Brazil when a bus plunged off a bridge into the Turvo River, resulting in the tragic loss of 60 lives. The incident highlights the critical importance of transportation safety and infrastructure maintenance.
• Giant Frog Discovery A remarkable zoological find was made in Equatorial Guinea with the capture of the world's largest frog, weighing an impressive 3.3 kilograms. This discovery provides valuable insights into amphibian biodiversity and size variations.

Events in 1960

August 24, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1960

August 24, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1960 can also be written as 8/24/1960 in the US and as 24/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1960:

• Takashi Miike

  Renowned Japanese film director known for his provocative and genre-defying movies in horror, drama, and action cinema.

• Cal Ripken Jr.

  Legendary MLB player famous for his record-breaking 2,632 consecutive games played, earning him the nickname 'Iron Man'.

• Steven W Lindsey

  United States Air Force astronaut who participated in Space Shuttle mission STS-87.

• Roberto Draghetti
• Franz Viehböck

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 24th

August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry

August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Brook Benton - Kiddio
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
5. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1960

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Someone born on August 24, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 20 days old,

or 3377 weeks

or 23639 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1960?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1960.

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