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August 1960 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in August 1960

• August 1, 1960: Dahomey (modern-day Benin) gained independence from France, marking the end of French colonial rule and the beginning of self-governance.
• August 3, 1960: Niger gained independence from France, ending French colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 5, 1960: Upper Volta (modern-day Burkina Faso) gained independence from France, ending French colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 6, 1960: Albert Kalonji declared the independence of the Autonomous State of South Kasai within the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville), leading to a secessionist movement and political instability.
• August 7, 1960: The Ivory Coast gained independence from France, ending French colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 9, 1960: The government of Laos was overthrown in a coup, leading to political instability and a shift in power dynamics.
• August 11, 1960: Chad gained independence from France, ending French colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 13, 1960: Ubangi-Shari gained independence from France as the Central African Republic, marking the end of French colonial rule and the beginning of self-governance.
• August 15, 1960: Middle Congo gained independence from France as the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), ending French colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 16, 1960: The Mediterranean island of Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom, ending British colonial rule and allowing the country to establish its own government and policies.
• August 17, 1960: The newly named Beatles began a 48-night residency at the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany, marking the start of their professional music career.
• August 19, 1960: In the Cold War, American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage in Moscow, highlighting the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• August 20, 1960: Senegal broke away from the Mali Federation and declared independence, leading to the dissolution of the federation and the establishment of two separate countries.
• August 25, 1960: The 1960 Summer Olympic Games began in Rome, Italy, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in various sports and celebrate the spirit of international competition.
• August 29, 1960: Hurricane Donna, a powerful tropical storm, caused significant damage and loss of life in Florida and New England, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and response.