What happened on Saturday August 27, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1960:

• Ax Handle Saturday: Violent Racist Attack in Jacksonville A pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement occurred when 16-year-old NAACP Youth Council President Rodney Hurst and fellow peaceful protesters were brutally attacked during a sit-in at a 'whites only' Woolworth's lunch counter. Over 200 white attackers, allegedly organized by the Ku Klux Klan, used baseball bats and ax handles to assault Black demonstrators, leaving more than 50 people injured and marking a dark day in the struggle against racial segregation.
• Anita Lonsbrough Sets World Swimming Record British swimmer Anita Lonsbrough achieved a remarkable world and Olympic record in the 200m swimming event, showcasing her exceptional athletic prowess and representing her country on the international stage.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the Grossinger Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.

Events in 1960

August 27, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1960

August 27, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1960 can also be written as 8/27/1960 in the US and as 27/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1960:

• Gary Cohn

  Prominent American business executive who served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs, and later as Director of the...

• Mike Golding

  Accomplished English professional sailor known for his competitive offshore racing career and significant achievements in maritime sports.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1960:

• Renée Deliot
• Sima Pandurović

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 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 27th 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 27, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 10:37 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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Someone born on August 27, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 17 days old,

or 3376 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1960?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1960.

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