What happened on Saturday January 30, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1960:

• CIA Authorizes U-2 Aircraft Production The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) grants Lockheed permission to produce a new U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, a critical development in Cold War aerial intelligence gathering capabilities.
• African National Party Founded in Chad The African National Party was established in Chad through the merger of multiple traditionalist political parties, signaling a significant moment in Chad's political evolution.
• Carol Heiss Wins US Figure Skating Championship Carol Heiss secured the US female Figure Skating championship, demonstrating her exceptional skill and athleticism in competitive figure skating.
• David Jenkins Wins US Male Figure Skating Championship David Jenkins claimed victory in the US male Figure Skating championship, adding to the day's notable sporting achievements.
• Dutch Communist Trade Union Disbands The Dutch communist trade union EVC'58 officially dissolved, marking the end of its organizational presence in the Netherlands.
• Riot Disrupts Cricket Match A riot interrupted the third day of play during the cricket match between West Indies and England in Port-Of-Spain, causing the match to be curtailed.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 30, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1960

January 30, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 30th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1960 can also be written as 1/30/1960 in the US and as 30/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1960:

• Gerald Finley

  Renowned Canadian opera singer with international acclaim, known for his exceptional baritone voice and performances in major opera houses...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1960:

• Bernardus Croon
• Joseph Chelladurai Kumarappa
• Rita Maierotti
• Ivan Pregelj
• Joseph Vendryes

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 30th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 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 30, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 09:17 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 30, 1960

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Someone born on January 30, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 24 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23825 days old,

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

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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

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

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