What happened on Friday January 29, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1960:

• Establishment of the Reserve Bank of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was officially established on January 14, 1960, serving as the central bank of Australia. This institution plays a crucial role in managing the nation's monetary policy, maintaining financial stability, and issuing currency. The RBA replaced the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's central banking functions and became an independent statutory authority responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policy to contribute to the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1960

January 29, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 29th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1960 can also be written as 1/29/1960 in the US and as 29/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1960:

• Greg Louganis

  Legendary Olympic diver who dominated springboard and platform diving, winning gold medals in 1984 and 1988, and breaking numerous world...

• Gia Carangi

  Pioneering supermodel of the early 1980s who became an iconic figure in fashion, tragically dying young from AIDS-related complications.

• Cho-liang Lin

  Renowned Taiwanese-American violinist known for his exceptional classical music performances and international recognition.

• Matthew Ashford

  American actor best known for his roles in daytime soap operas, particularly as Jack Deveraux in 'Days of Our Lives'.

• J G Thirlwell

  Experimental musician and composer known for his innovative work under various project names like Foetus, Wiseblood, and Immaculate...

• Steve Sax

  Professional baseball player who played as a second baseman for teams like Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.

• 1974 Brisbane flood

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1960:

• Mack Harrell

  American operatic and concert baritone vocalist (b. 1909).

• George S. Messersmith

  American diplomat (b. 1883).

• Louis Jean Heydt
• Arrigo Serpieri

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Marty Robbins - El Paso
3. Frankie Avalon - Why
4. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
4. Adam Faith - Poor Me
5. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:50 am and setting at 08:13 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 1960

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Someone born on January 29, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 25 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23826 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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

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

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