What happened on Monday March 21, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1960:

• Sharpeville Massacre: A Turning Point in South African History On March 21, 1960, police opened fire on a crowd of approximately 5,000 unarmed Black protesters in Sharpeville, South Africa, resulting in at least 91 deaths and over 180 injuries. The demonstration was organized by the Pan-Africanist Congress against the apartheid pass laws, which restricted the movement of Black South Africans. This tragic event galvanized international opposition to apartheid and led to the declaration of a state of emergency in South Africa. source: britannica.com

Events in 1960

March 21, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from March 1960

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March 21, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 81st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1960 can also be written as 3/21/1960 in the US and as 21/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1960:

• Ayrton Senna

  Ayrton Senna was a legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport. With three Formula One World Championships for McLaren in 1988, 1990, and 1991, Senna became renowned for his exceptional skill, particularly in wet conditions, his aggressive and charismatic driving style, and his intense rivalry with Alain Prost. … [bio]

• Jim Matheson

  Former U.S.

• Dominic Miller

  Professional guitarist renowned for his collaborative work with Sting and his successful solo music career.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1960:

• Léon Sée
• Charles Moulin

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on March 21st

March 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Dinah Washington - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)

March 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 21, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 21, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 March 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 01:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1960

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Someone born on March 21, 1960 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 3 days old,

or 3452 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1960?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 21, 1960.

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