What happened on Monday May 30, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1960:

• Turkey's 24th Government Formed by Cemal Gürsel Following a period of political transition, Cemal Gürsel established Turkey's 24th government, predominantly composed of technocrats. This government formation came in the wake of significant political changes in Turkey, reflecting a shift towards a more technical and potentially reform-oriented leadership approach.
• Jim Rathmann Triumphs at Indianapolis 500 Jim Rathmann secured victory in the 1960 Indianapolis 500, a prestigious automobile racing event that showcased the skill and competitive spirit of motorsports during that era.
• Indianapolis 500 Seating Tragedy A catastrophic incident occurred during the Indianapolis 500 racing event when a temporary seating structure collapsed, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 70 spectators. This tragic accident highlighted significant safety concerns in large public sporting venues.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1960

Newspapers from May. 30, 1960

May 30, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 151st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1960 can also be written as 5/30/1960 in the US and as 30/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1960:

• Stephen Duffy

  English musician and singer-songwriter known for his work with Duran Duran, The Lilac Time, and the bands Me Me Me and The Devils.

• James McGowan (actor)

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1960:

• Boris Pasternak

  Russian poet, novelist, and literary translator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1890).

• Boris Leonidovich Pasternak

  Prize laureate for his important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition.

• Alfredo Bennicelli
• Evgenija Jakovlevna Bugoslavskaja

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
3. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
4. Jeanne Black - He'll Have To Stay
5. The Brothers Four - Greenfields

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
3. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 12:03 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 30, 1960

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Someone born on May 30, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 3 days old,

or 3387 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23714 days old,

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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

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

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