What happened on Sunday April 24, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1960:

• Civil Rights Confrontation in Biloxi On April 24, 1960, a significant civil rights confrontation occurred in Biloxi, Mississippi, when African American students from the University of Southern Mississippi attempted to integrate the city's segregated public beaches. This act of peaceful protest led to arrests and highlighted the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the South.
• Heavy earthquake strikes South Persia, 500 killed On April 24, 1960, a devastating earthquake struck southern Persia (now Iran), resulting in approximately 500 fatalities. The earthquake caused significant destruction in the affected regions. source: brainyhistory.com
• 14th Tony Awards Honors Broadway Excellence The 14th Tony Awards ceremony was held on April 24, 1960, to honor outstanding achievements in Broadway theater. The awards recognized productions from the 1959–1960 season, celebrating excellence in various categories, including Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Performance by a Leading Actor and Actress.
• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Louise Suggs secured victory at the Civitan Golf Open, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf during this era.

Events in 1960

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

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April 24, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 115th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1960 can also be written as 4/24/1960 in the US and as 24/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1960:

• Paula Yates

  British television presenter, writer, and media personality known for her work on music shows and her relationship with Bob Geldof.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1960:

• Max von Laue

  German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879).

• Harold Frederick Pitcairn

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
3. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
4. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
5. Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1960 was Fannie Mae by Buster Brown, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
2. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
3. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
4. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
5. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 07:38 pm.

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

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Someone born on April 24, 1960 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months

or 3448 weeks

or 24136 days old,

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

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 24th 2027.

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

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

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