Monday August 01, 1960: on this day

August 01, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1960 can also be written as 8/1/1960 in the US and as 1/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Here's what happened on August 01, 1960:

• Aretha franklins 1st recording session
• Chubby checker releases the twist
• Benin (dahomey) gains independence from france.
• Communist party of independence and work is banned in senegal.
• Islamabad declared as the federal capital of the government of pakistan.
• Dahomey (later renamed benin) declares independence from france.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 01:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1960

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Famous people born on August 01, 1960:

• Chuck D

  American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

• Dearia Patel

  Dearia Patel is a renowned Indian philanthropist who has dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged communities.

• Haleem Aziz

  Haleem Aziz is a renowned Emirati astronomer who has made significant discoveries in the field of exoplanets.

• Rehmat Fatima

  Renowned Pakistani educator who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of education in rural areas.

• Praveen Thipsay

  Indian chess grandmaster who has won several national and international chess tournaments.

• Elai Shapira

  Elai Shapira was a renowned Israeli poet whose works explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience.

• Haja Keita

  Haja Keita was a celebrated Guinean artist known for her vibrant and culturally-inspired paintings.

• Michall Martin

  Current Taoiseach of Ireland.

• Lestine Evans

  Lestine Evans was a respected member of the U.S.

• Shoshanah Weinstock

  Shoshanah Weinstock is an Israeli businesswoman and philanthropist who has been involved in various business ventures and charitable...

• Cristabel Morales

  Cristabel Morales is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of quantum mechanics.

• Professor Griff

  American rapper (public enemy, confrontation camp).

• Suzi Gardner

  Suzi Gardner is a member of the all-female rock band L7, known for their grunge and punk rock sound.

• Kennet Lunde

  Kennet Lunde is a Norwegian computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of programming language design and...

• Rekha Gupta

  Rekha Gupta is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

• Pegeen Walsh

  Pegeen Walsh is an IT project manager who has overseen the successful completion of numerous technology projects.

• Richard Roeper

  Critic.

• Zoltán Hargitay

  American family of distinction, the son jayne mansfield & mickey hargitay.

• Cassandre Hornez

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

• Jason Momoa

  Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

• Sam Mendes

  British film and stage director.

• Meena Kumari

  Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

• Giancarlo Giannini

  He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

• Demián Bichir

  Mexican-american producer and actor.

• Nathalie Delon

  Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

• David Wain

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Geoffrey Holder

  Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

• Kris Holden-Ried

  Canadian actor.

• Tom Wilson

  American cartoonist, ziggy, creator of the character.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 1st

You are 63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 25 days old,

or 3325 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23279 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1960?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1960.

Famous people died on August 01, 1960:

• Waldron Milner

  Waldron Milner was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.

• Horace Bailey

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

• Wilford Brimley

  Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

• Frances Farmer

  American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

• Cilla Black

  British tv host and singer.

• Eva Bartok

  Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

• Strother Martin

  American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

• Florence Eldridge

  Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

• Pola Negri

  Polish-american actress.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

• Corazon Aquino

  Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

Holidays on August 01, 1960:

• Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
• Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
• St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
• Angola - Armed Forces Day
• Switzerland - National Day
• Benin - National Day
• Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
• Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
• People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1960:

• World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]

August 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

August 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 01, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
4. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry