What happened on Monday November 28, 1960?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1960:

• Patrice Lumumba Arrested Patrice Lumumba, the deposed premier of the Republic of the Congo, was arrested by troops led by Colonel Joseph Mobutu, marking a significant moment in the political turmoil of post-colonial Congo.
• Mauritania Gains Independence from France On November 28, 1960, Mauritania officially declared its independence from France, marking the end of French colonial rule and establishing itself as a sovereign nation in West Africa.
• US Aid for Cuban Refugees U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized $1.0 million for the relief and resettlement of Cuban refugees, who were arriving in Florida at a rate of about 1,000 per week, reflecting the ongoing political tensions of the Cold War era.
• Historic Meeting Between Anglican Archbishop and Pope The Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Francis Fisher, met with Pope John XXIII at Vatican City for approximately one hour, marking the first-ever visit of an Anglican Church leader to the Pope and signaling potential interfaith dialogue.
• African and Malagasy Organisation for Economic Cooperation Established In December 1960, the African and Malagasy Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OAMCE) was founded, aiming to promote economic collaboration and development among African nations in the post-colonial era.
• Soviet Satellite with Live Animals Launched and Lost A Soviet satellite carrying live animals and plants was launched into orbit but tragically burned up during re-entry due to a technical malfunction, representing an early setback in space exploration efforts.
• CBS Radio Expands News Coverage CBS radio enhanced its hourly news programming by extending news coverage from 5 to 10 minutes, reflecting the growing importance of broadcast journalism in the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Nov. 28, 1960

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1960

November 28, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 333rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1960 can also be written as 11/28/1960 in the US and as 28/11/1960 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1960 in November 1960 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1960:

• John Galliano

  Renowned British fashion designer known for his dramatic and innovative designs in haute couture, who has worked with major fashion houses...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1960:

• Richard Wright

  Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound...

• Tsunenohana Kan'ichi

  The 31st yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1896).

• Dirk Jan de Geer

  Dutch lawyer and politician, prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1870).

• Nicola Fasano
• Jules Baillaud

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
3. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
4. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
5. Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Cliff Richard - I Love You
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
5. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 28, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 03:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on November 28, 1960

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Someone born on November 28, 1960 is:

64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 16 days old,

or 3363 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23543 days old,

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 28th 2025.

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

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

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