Monday May 02, 1960: on this day

May 02, 1960 was the 123rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 02, 1960 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1960, who was born and died on May 02, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck On You by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. The Flintstones) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1960?


May 02, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1960 can also be written as 5/2/1960 in the US and as 2/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1960:

  • Harry belafonte 2nd carnegie hall performance
  • House investigating committee, looking into payola questions
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to al drury

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May 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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May 02, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

42%

The moon phase on May 02, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 01:26 am.

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

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Who was born on May 02, 1960?


Famous people born on May 02, 1960:

  • Zailah Bates

    Zailah Bates is a renowned biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Hara Raaja

    Renowned astrophysicist specializing in black holes and cosmology.

  • Kyrstyn Whitaker

    Kyrstyn Whitaker is a renowned sculptor, known for her large-scale public art installations and sculptures.

  • Atalaya Nakamura

    Atalaya Nakamura is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan.

  • Stephen Daldry

    English producer and director.

  • Royce Simmons

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Jeffrey Coy

    American policeman and suicide.

  • Michael Corbat

    Businessman.

  • Enrico Todesco
  • Amedeo Baldizzone
  • Vivien Vee
  • Gjorge Ivanov
  • Camilo Kindelán
  • Alejandro Lanari
  • Gary Rees
  • Mike McFarlane

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 24 days old,

or 3338 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23370 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1960.

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 May 02, 1960?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1960.

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May 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1960:

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Henry Breckinridge
  • Eugenio Raffaele Faggiano
  • Karl Heinlein
  • Nils Widforss

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

  • Leonardo da Vinci

    A renowned Renaissance polymath, known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper', as well as his groundbreaking...

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1960:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1960:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1960:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stuck On You
  2. - Greenfields
  3. - Sixteen Reasons
  4. - Sink The Bismarck
  5. - The Old Lamplighter

May 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cathy's Clown
  2. - Someone Else's Baby
  3. - Do You Mind?
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Cradle Of Love

May 02, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - White Silver Sands
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Doggin' Around
  4. - I Love The Way You Love
  5. - Fannie Mae

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May 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Sons and Lovers

Sons and Lovers

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell, Wendy Hiller, Mary Ure

Noose for a Gunman

Noose for a Gunman

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Jim Davis, Lyn Thomas, Ted de Corsia, Barton MacLane

Private Property

Private Property

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Leslie Stevens

Starring: Kate Manx, Corey Allen, Warren Oates, Jerome Cowan

Circus of Horrors

Circus of Horrors

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sidney Hayers

Starring: Anton Diffring, Erika Remberg, Yvonne Monlaur, Donald Pleasence

May 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1960 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

May 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy

The Enemy Within

By:

This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.

The Night They Burned The Mountain by Thomas A. Dooley

The Night They Burned The Mountain

By:

Thomas Dooley Hardcover 1960, The Night They Burned the Mountain

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

By:

Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

All The Day Long by Howard Spring

All The Day Long

By:

Book by Spring, Howard

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1960?

On May 02, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1960?

On May 02, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1960?

On May 02, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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history

What happened in 1960?

1960 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • VP Nixon nominated for President at Republican Convention in Chicago
  • Anita Lonsbrough swims world / olympic record 200m
  • Mickey Wright wins LPGA Grossinger Golf Open

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What was the calendar for May 1960?

May 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1960 calendar looked like.

Monday May 2, 1960