What happened on Thursday February 18, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1960:

• VIII Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Squaw Valley, California, from February 18 to March 8, 1960. This event featured various winter sports and was notable for its organization and the participation of athletes from around the world. source: britannica.com
• Nixon opens 1960 Winter Olympics On February 18, 1960, President Richard Nixon officially opened the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. This event marked the first time the Winter Games were held in the United States since 1932. source: history.com
• Chavez Ravine land purchase On February 18, 1960, the city of Los Angeles finalized the purchase of Chavez Ravine, a site that would later become home to Dodger Stadium. This acquisition was controversial and involved significant displacement of local residents. source: britannica.com
• Roger Wijesuriya Cricket Profile Roger Wijesuriya was a Sri Lankan cricket player who represented his national team, achieving a bowling average of 294 in four Test matches.

Events in 1960

February 18, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1960

Your poster from February 18, 1960

February 18, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 49th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1960 can also be written as 2/18/1960 in the US and as 18/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1960:

• Greta Scacchi

  Greta Scacchi is an Italian-Australian actress renowned for her extensive career in film, television, and theatre. She gained international recognition in the 1980s and 1990s for her versatile performances across European and Hollywood productions, earning critical acclaim for both dramatic and period roles. [bio]

• Andy Moog

  Professional NHL goaltender who played for multiple teams including the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1960:

• Gertrude Vanderbilt

  American stage actress (b. ).

• Lewis Sheldon
• Camillo Martinoni
• Per Hallström
• Enrico Boscardi

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
2. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When

February 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 18, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
3. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 10:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1960

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Someone born on February 18, 1960 is:

66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 6 days old,

or 3457 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1960?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 18th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1960.

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