What happened on Wednesday June 29, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1960:

• Cuba nationalizes Texaco oil refinery On June 29, 1960, the Cuban government nationalized the Texaco oil refinery, a significant move in the context of U.S.-Cuba relations. This action was part of a broader strategy by Fidel Castro to assert control over foreign businesses in Cuba, particularly in the oil sector. source: britannica.com
• Frank Patrick: Hockey legend Frank Patrick, a key figure in the development of professional ice hockey, passed away on June 29, 1960. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and contributed significantly to the sport's growth in North America. source: britannica.com
• Evelyn King, American singer Evelyn King, an American singer known for her contributions to R&B and disco music, was born on June 29, 1960. She gained fame in the late 1970s and 1980s with hits like "Shame" and "Love Come Down." source: britannica.com
• Joyce Ziske Wins LPGA Western Golf Open Joyce Ziske secured victory at the LPGA Western Golf Open, highlighting women's achievements in professional golf during this period.
• Radio Station Call Letters Change KYA-AM in San Francisco changed its call letters to KDBQ, reflecting the dynamic nature of radio broadcasting in the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

June 29, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 29, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 181st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1960 can also be written as 6/29/1960 in the US and as 29/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people died on June 29, 1960:

• Frank Patrick

  Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1960).

• Giuseppe Rizzi
• Antonio Misceo
• Karl Lindahl
• William Grebe
• Carl Otto von Eicken

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on June 29th

June 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1960 was Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

June 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

June 29, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
5. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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

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June 29, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 June 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 11:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Someone born on June 29, 1960 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 25 days old,

or 3438 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24070 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1960?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 29, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 29, 1960.

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