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see horoscope and birth chart for August 28, 1960What happened on Sunday, August 28, 1960?
About August 28th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: The Seventh Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held in San José, Costa Rica, adopted the Declaration of San José. The declaration condemned intervention by extra-continental powers in the affairs of American republics and reaffirmed the principle of nonintervention among American states.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1960 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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- August 28, 1960: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 28, 1960?
- Who was born on August 28, 1960?
- August 28, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 28, 1960?
- Back in 1960
August 28, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1960:
- Declaration of San José condemns international intervention The Seventh Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held in San José, Costa Rica, adopted the Declaration of San José. The declaration condemned intervention by extra-continental powers in the affairs of American republics and reaffirmed the principle of nonintervention among American states. source: avalon.law.yale.edu
- Controversial baseball ruling in Chicago White Sox game In a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, third-base umpire Ed Hurley called time just before Ted Kluszewski's apparent three-run home run. The call was made to instruct two White Sox players to move to the designated bullpen area. The White Sox protested the game, but the protest was disallowed by American League President Joe Cronin. source: sabr.org
August 28, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1960
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What day of the week was August 28, 1960?
August 28, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1960 can also be written as 8/28/1960 in the US and as 28/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 28, 1960?
Famous people born on August 28, 1960:
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Leroy ChiaoNASA astronaut who participated in multiple space missions, including Space Shuttle missions STS-65 and STS-72, and served as a crew member...
August 28, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1960:
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August 28, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
August 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 28, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
August 28, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 28, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 28, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1960 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 11:17 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 28, 1960 is:
65 years 10 months old,
or 790 months and 25 days old,
or 3438 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24070 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1960?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 28th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1960.
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Why 1960 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 28, 1960, a 1960 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 28, 1960 includes Declaration of San José condemns international intervention, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 28, 1960 included “It's Now Or Never” by Elvis Presley, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 28, 1960 included Psycho, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 28, 1960 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Emma Samms, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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