What happened on Monday February 29, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 29, 1960:

• Devastating Agadir Earthquake A catastrophic 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck coastal Morocco, causing massive destruction in the city of Agadir. The earthquake resulted in approximately 12,000 fatalities and 12,000 injuries, making it one of the most devastating seismic events in Moroccan history.
• Kennedy's Missile Gap Campaign Strategy Senator John F. Kennedy introduces the 'missile gap' as a key presidential campaign issue, suggesting the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in nuclear missile capabilities, which would become a significant Cold War political narrative.
• First Playboy Club Opens The inaugural Playboy Club opens in Chicago, Illinois, introducing the iconic 'bunny' waitresses and establishing a new entertainment and social venue that would become a cultural phenomenon of the 1960s.
• Family Circus Comic Strip Debuts The beloved Family Circus comic strip makes its first appearance, created by Bil Keane and featuring the wholesome, humorous depictions of family life that would become a staple of American newspaper comics.
• Tony Robbins Born Tony Robbins, a prominent American motivational speaker, life coach, and self-help author, is born.
• KRET TV Channel 23 Begins Broadcasting KRET TV channel 23, a PBS affiliate in Richardson, Texas, begins its television broadcasting, contributing to the expansion of public television in the United States.
• Ian McKenzie Anderson Born British musician and record producer Ian McKenzie Anderson is born, who would later contribute to the music industry.

Events in 1960

February 29, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 29, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 1960

February 29, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 60th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1960 can also be written as 2/29/1960 in the US and as 29/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 29, 1960:

• Tony Robbins

  Tony Robbins is a world-renowned motivational speaker, life coach, and self-help author who has influenced millions through his seminars,...

• Khaled (musician)

  French DJ and record producer who played a significant role in popularizing French house music during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Richard Ramirez

  Notorious American serial killer known as the 'Night Stalker', who committed numerous murders and sexual assaults in California during the...

• Guy Hascoët

  French politician associated with the Green Europe Ecology party, known for his environmental and political activism.

• Carlo Pastori

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 29th

Famous people died on February 29, 1960:

• Walter Yust

  American journalist and author (b. 1894).

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 29th

February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
3. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
4. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 1960

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Someone born on February 29, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 14 days old,

or 3402 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23815 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1960?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1960.

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