What happened on Wednesday August 31, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1960:

• South Africa Lifts State of Emergency On August 31, 1960, the South African government lifted the state of emergency that had been in effect since the Sharpeville massacre in March. This significant event marked a critical moment in the country's apartheid era, following widespread protests and violent government crackdowns on peaceful demonstrators challenging racial segregation and discriminatory policies.
• Agricultural Hall of Fame Established The Agricultural Hall of Fame was founded to honor and commemorate significant contributions of farmers, agricultural innovators, and leaders who have played pivotal roles in advancing agricultural practices and food production in the United States. This institution serves as a national recognition platform for individuals who have made extraordinary impacts on farming, agricultural science, and rural development.

Events in 1960

August 31, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1960

August 31, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 244th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1960 can also be written as 8/31/1960 in the US and as 31/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1960:

• Hassan Nasrallah

  Hassan Nasrallah is the influential third secretary-general of Hezbollah, a powerful political and military organization in Lebanon.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 31st

August 31, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 01:55 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 31, 1960

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Someone born on August 31, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 14 days old,

or 3376 weeks

or 23632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1960?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1960.

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