What happened on Tuesday August 30, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1960:

• East Germany Imposes Partial Blockade on West Berlin In a significant Cold War escalation, East Germany implemented a partial blockade of West Berlin, further intensifying tensions between the communist East and the democratic West.
• Kennedy Appoints Cold War Strategic Advisors John F. Kennedy strategically appointed four key 'Cold War' aides in preparation for his anticipated victory in the United States presidential election, signaling his intent to take a strong stance against communist expansion.
• US Women's Relay Team Sets Olympic World Record At the 1960 Rome Olympics, the United States women's 4 x 100m medley relay team achieved a remarkable world record time of 4:41.1, defeating Australia and securing the gold medal in a historic athletic performance.
• Pete Runnels' Remarkable Baseball Performance Boston Red Sox second baseman Pete Runnels achieved an extraordinary batting performance, going 6-for-7 in a single game, showcasing exceptional hitting skill.
• Buffalo's Unique Sports Landscape Buffalo, New York, remained a distinctive anomaly in the professional sports landscape, being the only continental U.S. city without a major league team for nearly six decades.

Events in 1960

August 30, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1960

August 30, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1960 can also be written as 8/30/1960 in the US and as 30/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1960:

• Gary Gordon

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• Guy A. Lepage

  Canadian comedian, television producer, and media personality known for his significant contributions to Quebec entertainment industry.

• Chalino Sanchez

  Legendary Mexican singer and songwriter known for narcocorridos, tragically murdered in 1992 and considered an iconic figure in regional...

• Ben Bradshaw

  British Labour Party politician who served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, representing significant political leadership...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1960:

• István Szőnyi

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
5. Bobby Rydell - Volare

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
3. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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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 30, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1960

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Someone born on August 30, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 18 days old,

or 3368 weeks

or 23576 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1960?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1960.

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