What happened on Saturday September 24, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1960:

• USS Enterprise Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Launch The USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Virginia. This groundbreaking vessel represented a significant technological leap in naval engineering, featuring unprecedented specifications: 300,000 horsepower, 1,101.5 feet in length, and a construction cost of US$445 million. Designed to accommodate 100 aircraft, the Enterprise symbolized the United States' maritime technological superiority during the Cold War era.
• International Development Association Established The International Development Association (IDA), a specialized agency of the United Nations, was established to provide financial assistance and development support to the world's poorest countries. This multilateral organization aimed to promote economic growth and reduce global poverty through strategic financial interventions.

Events in 1960

September 24, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1960

September 24, 1960: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - Dallas Cowboys : 35 - 28

September 24, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 268th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1960 can also be written as 9/24/1960 in the US and as 24/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1960:

• Erich Maechler

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1960:

• Mátyás Seiber

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1960 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

September 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

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

September 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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

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September 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Someone born on September 24, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 10 days old,

or 3371 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23598 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1960?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 24, 1960.

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