What happened on Monday October 31, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 31, 1960:

• Deadly Gulf of Bengal Cyclone A catastrophic cyclone struck the coast of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) on October 31, 1960, resulting in one of the deadliest natural disasters of the 20th century. The cyclone claimed approximately 10,000 lives, devastating coastal communities and highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Luis Fortuño, Puerto Rican Political Figure Luis Fortuño served as Puerto Rico's delegate to the United States Congress, representing the island's political interests at the federal level. As a delegate, he worked to advocate for Puerto Rico's concerns and seek representation in national legislative processes.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 31, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 1960

October 31, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 305th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1960 can also be written as 10/31/1960 in the US and as 31/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 31, 1960:

• Reza Pahlavi

  Iranian royal heir and political activist who was exiled from Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

• Arnaud Desplechin

  Renowned French film director known for his complex narrative styles and psychological depth in cinema.

• Xavier Hanotte

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 1960:

• H. L. Davis

  American author and poet (b. 1894).

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
3. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Johnny Burnette - Dreamin'

October 31, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Brook Benton - Kiddio
3. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 31, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 04:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 1960

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Someone born on October 31, 1960 is:

64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 23 days old,

or 3364 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23550 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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