What happened on Thursday August 25, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1960:

• 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome The Games of the XVII Olympiad are held in Rome, Italy from August 25 to September 11, showcasing international athletic competition during the height of the Cold War era. These Olympics were significant for featuring athletes from 53 nations and marking the first Games to be fully televised internationally.
• Demonstrations Against Lumumba in Congo Political demonstrations were held against Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo, reflecting the complex political tensions during the early years of Congolese independence.
• AFL Introduces Player Jersey Names The American Football League (AFL) begins a significant uniform innovation by placing players' names on the back of jerseys, improving player identification for fans and media.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Brazil A devastating bus accident occurred when a vehicle plunged off a bridge into the Turvo River in Brazil, resulting in the tragic loss of 60 lives. This catastrophic incident highlights the transportation safety challenges of the era.

Events in 1960

August 25, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1960

August 25, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1960 can also be written as 8/25/1960 in the US and as 25/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1960:

• Ashley Crow

  American actress known for her roles in television and film, with notable appearances in popular TV series and movies.

• Cath Carroll
• Jonas Gahr Støre

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1960:

• Ali Maher Pascià
• Agustín Sancho

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 10:01 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 25, 1960

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Someone born on August 25, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 1 day old,

or 3383 weeks

or 23681 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1960?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1960.

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