What happened on Thursday June 30, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1960:

• Belgian Congo Gains Independence The Belgian Congo officially gains independence from Belgium, becoming the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville), marking a significant moment in African decolonization.
• Congo Independence The Congo gains independence from Belgium, completing the process of decolonization and establishing itself as a sovereign nation.
• Zaire Declares Independence Zaire (formerly Belgian Congo) officially declares independence from Belgium, transforming its political status and national identity.
• US Stops Sugar Import from Cuba The United States ceases sugar imports from Cuba, a pivotal economic action that escalates tensions during the Cold War and signals the deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1960

June 30, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1960 can also be written as 6/30/1960 in the US and as 30/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1960:

• Jack McConnell

  Scottish politician who served as the third First Minister of Scotland from 2001 to 2007, playing a significant role in Scottish politics.

• Murray Cook

  Australian musician best known as a member of the popular children's music group The Wiggles.

• Kwesi Appiah

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1960:

• Albert Châtelet
• Jakob Tiedtke

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on June 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1960 was Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
5. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 12:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Someone born on June 30, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 14 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23694 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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

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