What happened on Saturday September 10, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 10, 1960:

• Abebe Bikila's historic Olympic marathon victory On September 10, 1960, Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the first African to win a gold medal in the event. He famously ran the race barefoot, setting a new world record. source: britannica.com
• OPEC Foundation Conference in Baghdad The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded on September 10, 1960, in Baghdad, Iraq. This conference marked the establishment of a coalition of oil-producing nations aimed at coordinating and unifying petroleum policies. source: britannica.com
• Mickey Mantle's legendary home run On September 10, 1960, New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle hit a legendary home run that traveled an estimated 643 feet at Yankee Stadium. This event solidified his reputation as one of baseball's greatest power hitters. source: nytimes.com
• Soviet Dominance in Olympic Gymnastics The gymnastics competition at the Rome Olympics concluded with the Soviet Union demonstrating overwhelming superiority, winning 10 out of 15 gold medals. Soviet gymnasts Boris Shakhlin and Larisa Latynina were standout performers, each winning 3 gold medals.
• US Basketball Team Secures Olympic Gold Led by future Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas, who scored 23 points, the United States men's basketball team won its 5th consecutive Olympic gold medal by defeating Brazil 90-63 at the Rome Games.
• Yugoslavia Wins Olympic Football Gold The Yugoslavian football team secured the men's football gold medal at the Rome Olympics by decisively defeating Denmark 3-1.
• David Lowery Birth David Lowery, future American musician and member of the band Cracker, was born.

Events in 1960

September 10, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 10, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 254th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 10, 1960 can also be written as 9/10/1960 in the US and as 10/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 10, 1960:

• Colin Firth

  Colin Firth is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in period dramas and romantic comedies, becoming one of the UK's most respected and decorated actors. [bio]

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 10th

Famous people died on September 10, 1960:

• Angelo Treves
• Harold Gillies

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 10th

September 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 10, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
4. Bobby Rydell - Volare
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry

September 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 10, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

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 10, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 10, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 10th is Virgo.

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September 10, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 10, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 10, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 10, 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 10, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 12:47 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 10, 1960 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 15 days old,

or 3428 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23998 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 10, 1960?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 10, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 10, 1960.

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