What happened on Monday January 25, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 25, 1960:

• First Mercury Spacecraft Production Delivery McDonnell Aircraft successfully delivered the first production-type Mercury spacecraft to NASA's Space Task Group at Langley Research Center, achieving this milestone in less than one year from the project's inception. This delivery was a critical step in the United States' early space exploration efforts during the Space Race.
• NAB Responds to Payola Scandal in Radio Industry In Washington, D.C., the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) took a strong stance against the unethical practice of payola by announcing potential financial penalties for disc jockeys who accepted payments to play specific records. This action was part of a broader effort to restore integrity and transparency in the music broadcasting industry.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 25, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 1960

January 25, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 25th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1960 can also be written as 1/25/1960 in the US and as 25/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 25, 1960:

• Pascal Bataille

  Pascal Bataille is a prominent French television host and producer who served as president of 'ca'ta(c), prod' and chairman of the Loribel...

• Rinaldo Alessandrini

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 25th

Famous people died on January 25, 1960:

• Diana Barrymore

  A member of the famous Barrymore acting dynasty, Diana was a talented actress who struggled with alcoholism and personal challenges.

• Rutland Boughton
• Beno Gutenberg
• Gavriil Adrianovič Tikhov

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Marty Robbins - El Paso
3. Frankie Avalon - Why
4. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 25, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
4. Adam Faith - Poor Me
5. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed

January 25, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 25, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 25, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 25, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 25, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 03:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on January 25, 1960

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Someone born on January 25, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 18 days old,

or 3407 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23850 days old,

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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

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

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