What happened on Sunday June 26, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1960:

• Madagascar Independence from France On June 26, 1960, Madagascar officially gained independence from France, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-colonial history. This event represented the end of French colonial rule and the establishment of Madagascar as a sovereign nation.
• Italian Somaliland Independence On June 26, 1960, Italian Somaliland declared its independence from Italian administration, becoming a pivotal moment in the decolonization of East Africa. This event was part of the broader African independence movement of the early 1960s.
• British Somaliland Independence On June 26, 1960, British Somaliland gained independence from Britain, marking a crucial step in the formation of modern Somalia. This independence was part of the larger wave of decolonization sweeping across Africa in the mid-20th century.
• Mali Federation Independence The Mali Federation gained independence on June 20, 1960, representing another significant moment in the African independence movements of the early 1960s. This event was closely tied to the broader context of decolonization in West Africa.
• Hall of Fame Voting Rule Change On June 26, 1960, the Hall of Fame implemented a new rule allowing the veteran committee to vote annually, potentially changing the dynamics of sports recognition and historical acknowledgment.
• LPGA Western Open Women's Golf Tournament On June 26, 1960, Joyce Ziske won the LPGA Western Open Women's Golf tournament at Beverly Country Club, defeating Barbara Romack in a sudden-death playoff. This victory highlighted the competitive nature of women's professional golf during this era.

Events in 1960

June 26, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1960

June 26, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 178th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1960 can also be written as 6/26/1960 in the US and as 26/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1960:

• Barbara Edwards

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1960:

• Eugenio II di Ligne
• Henrik Shipstead

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
3. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
4. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
5. Bobby Rydell - Swingin' School

June 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
4. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

June 26, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Someone born on June 26, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 18 days old,

or 3385 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23698 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1960?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1960.

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