What happened on Monday October 24, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1960:

• Disaster on USSR (Baikonoer) launch pad, kills missile expert Nedelin & team (165 die-unconfirmed); USSR claims killed in plane crash
• Nedelin catastrophe: An R-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100. Among the dead is Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin, whose death is reported to have occurred in a plane crash
• A large rocket explodes on the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, killing at least 90 people of the Soviet space program.
• Nedelin Catastrophe On October 24, 1960, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the preparation of an R-16 ballistic missile. The incident resulted in the immediate deaths of over 100 key personnel, including the prominent Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin. The disaster was shrouded in secrecy by Soviet authorities and was not publicly acknowledged until 1989. The explosion was caused by a premature rocket engine ignition, leading to a massive fireball that consumed the launch pad and killed most personnel present, including top military and scientific experts in the Soviet space and missile program.
• Castro Nationalizes American Businesses in Cuba In response to the United States' economic embargo, Fidel Castro's revolutionary government seized most remaining American-owned businesses in Cuba. This action escalated tensions between the two countries and marked a significant moment in the Cold War, demonstrating Cuba's commitment to socialist economic principles and defiance of U.S. economic pressure.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1960

October 24, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 298th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1960 can also be written as 10/24/1960 in the US and as 24/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1960:

• BD Wong

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in Law & Order: SVU, Jurassic Park, and Broadway performances.

• Ian Baker-Finch

  Professional Australian golfer who won the 1991 British Open Championship, representing a significant achievement in international golf.

• Jaime Garzón

  Colombian journalist and activist assassinated in 1999, known for his critical political commentary and human rights advocacy.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1960:

• Hans Boelsen
• Kaarlo Soinio

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1960 was I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita) by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
4. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
5. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 10:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Someone born on October 24, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 20 days old,

or 3368 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23578 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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