What happened on Thursday May 19, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1960:

• X-15 altitude record flight On May 19, 1960, the X-15 rocket plane achieved a new altitude record during a test flight. This program was crucial in advancing aerospace technology and contributed to the development of future space missions. The X-15 program provided valuable data on high-speed and high-altitude flight. source: nasa.gov
• Juan Marichal's MLB debut Juan Marichal made his Major League Baseball debut on May 19, 1960, playing for the San Francisco Giants. He would go on to become one of the most successful pitchers in MLB history, known for his unique windup and impressive strikeout ability. Marichal was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. source: baseball-reference.com
• Radio payola scandal The radio payola scandal came to light on May 19, 1960, involving allegations of record companies bribing radio stations to play their songs. This scandal had significant implications for the music industry and led to congressional hearings. It raised questions about ethics in broadcasting and the influence of money in music promotion. source: britannica.com
• Belgian Labor Rights Legislation The Belgian parliament passed legislation mandating a mandatory rest day for self-employed workers, representing a significant step in labor rights and worker protection for independent professionals.

Events in 1960

May 19, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 19, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1960 can also be written as 5/19/1960 in the US and as 19/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1960:

• Imhotep

  French DJ, mixer, beat maker, songwriter, and producer who was a founding member of the influential Marseille rap group IAM.

• Didier Marie

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 19th

May 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
4. Jackie Wilson - Night
5. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'

May 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love

May 19, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Jackie Wilson - Night
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 19, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 03:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1960

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Someone born on May 19, 1960 is:

66 years and 5 days old,

or 792 months and 5 days old,

or 3444 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24111 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1960?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1960.

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