On August 18, 1960, the first successful test flight of the Soviet Union's Vostok spacecraft took place, marking a significant advancement in the space race during the Cold War. This event highlighted the Soviet Union's growing capabilities in space exploration, which was a point of intense competition with the United States. Additionally, on this day, a notable political event occurred in the United States with the announcement of the Democratic National Convention, which was significant in shaping the political landscape of the time.
Women were given the right to vote under the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920.
Nothing historically important.
The voting age in 1960 was 21. Men and women and all people of color were allowed to vote if over that age.
the twin towers crashed
7-18-11>>> 1960 & 1960-D Franklin half dollars are not rare or even scarce, if the coin has any wear at all value is just for the silver about $14.00.
To Tell the Truth - 1956 1960-08-18 was released on: USA: 18 August 1960
August 18th, 1941 fell on a Monday.
I was born
Gametsui yatsu - 1960 was released on: Japan: 18 September 1960 USA: August 1961
The CBS Sports Spectacular - 1960 1990-08-18 was released on: USA: 18 August 1990
Mike LaValliere was born on August 18, 1960.
Mike LaValliere was born on August 18, 1960.
Fat Lever was born on August 18, 1960.
Fat Lever was born on August 18, 1960.
I was born :)
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The Robert Herridge Theater - 1960 A Story of a Gunfighter 1-18 was released on: USA: 25 August 1960