What happened on Wednesday February 24, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1960:

• Czechoslovakian Rescue Teams Respond to East German Mine Disaster Following a tragic explosion at the Karl Marx coal mine that claimed 123 miners' lives, Czechoslovakian mine rescue teams were dispatched to Zwickau, East Germany, to provide critical assistance and support in the aftermath of the catastrophic incident.
• Segni Government Collapses in Italy The Italian government led by Prime Minister Antonio Segni experienced a political collapse, marking a significant moment in Italy's post-war political landscape.
• United States Defeats Germany in Olympic Hockey Finals The United States national ice hockey team achieved a decisive victory over Germany in the Olympic hockey finals, winning with an impressive 9-1 score at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics.
• Austria Dominates Men's Slalom at Winter Olympics Austrian skiers Ernst Hintersteer and Hias Leitner secured a remarkable 1-2 finish in the men's slalom event at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, demonstrating Austria's skiing prowess.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1960

February 24, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1960 can also be written as 2/24/1960 in the US and as 24/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1960:

• Patrice L'Ecuyer

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Famous people died on February 24, 1960:

• Pierre Albarran

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Famous people who died on February 24th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 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 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:58 am and setting at 04:44 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 24, 1960

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Someone born on February 24, 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 24, 1960?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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

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

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