What happened on Monday March 28, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1960:

• Worst Peacetime Firefighting Loss in British History A catastrophic fire in Glasgow resulted in the deaths of 19 firefighters, representing the most significant peacetime loss of life in British firefighting history.
• Glasgow Scotch Factory Explosion Tragedy A devastating explosion at a Scotch whisky factory in Glasgow, Scotland, resulted in the burial of 20 firefighters, marking one of the most significant industrial accidents in Scottish history.
• Pope John XXIII Diversifies College of Cardinals Pope John XXIII made history by raising the first Japanese, African, and Filipino cardinals, significantly expanding the global representation within the Catholic Church's leadership.
• Death of Actor Ian Keith Ian Keith, a notable US actor known for roles in films like 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Queen Christina', passed away at the age of 61.

Events in 1960

March 28, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1960

March 28, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 88th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1960 can also be written as 3/28/1960 in the US and as 28/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1960:

• Chris Barrie

  British comedian and actor known for his comedic impressions and roles in popular TV shows like Red Dwarf.

• Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt

  Acclaimed French author of plays, novels, and short stories, known for works like 'Don Juan on Trial' and 'The Visitor', with translations...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 28th

March 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
3. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
4. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

March 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 28, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Percy Faith And His Orchestra - The Theme From "A Summer Place"
3. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
4. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 28, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 28, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:34 am and setting at 08:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 28, 1960

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Someone born on March 28, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 25 days old,

or 3399 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23797 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 28, 1960?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 28, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 28, 1960.

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