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Sunday October 02, 1960: on this day
October 02, 1960 was the 276th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 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 October 02, 1960, who was born and died on October 02, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. The Westerner) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1960?
- October 02, 1960: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1960?
- October 02, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1960?
What day of the week was October 02, 1960?
October 02, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 276th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1960 can also be written as 10/2/1960 in the US and as 2/10/1960 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1960:
- Louise suggs wins lpga san antonio civitan golf tournament
October 02, 1960: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 7 - 42
- Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 9 - 28
- Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 9 - 13
- New York Giants - St. Louis Cardinals : 35 - 14
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 20 - 28
October 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1960 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 05:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.
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Who was born on October 02, 1960?
Famous people born on October 02, 1960:
- Gianfranco Stevanin
The monster of terrazzo is an italian serial killer.
- Glenn Anderson
Canadian ice hockey player, and sportscaster.
- Terence Winter
Terence winter is a writer best known for creating the acclaimed tv series 'boardwalk empire' and for his work on 'the sopranos'.
- Joe Sacco
Maltese-American cartoonist known for his graphic novels and comics journalism.
- Django Bates
English musician and composer.
- Dereck Whittenburg
American basketball coach and player.
- Johan Lammerts
Dutch cyclist.
- Tom Schweich
American politician and lawyer 36th state auditor missouri (d.2015).
- Al Connelly
Canadian guitarist and singer (glass tiger).
- Chuck Pagano
Coach.
- Glenn Anderson in Vancouver
British columbia, canada.
- Robbie Nevil
American singer-songwriter.
- Lothar Schlapp
German footballer.
- Shinji Aramaki
- Massimo Gramellini
- Fabio Colombo
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 6 months old,
or 762 months and 17 days old,
or 3315 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23210 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1960?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1960.
October 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1960:
- Jaroslav Doubrava
Composer dies at 51.
- François Blanchy
- Claro M. Recto
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1960:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1960:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
October 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
- Jimmy Charles - A Million To One
October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
October 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
- Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
- Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
- Adam Faith - How About That
October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
October 02, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Etta James - My Dearest Darling
October 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La notte
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki
Country: United States of America
Spartacus
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Country: United States of America
The Huns
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Sergio Grieco
Starring: Chelo Alonso, Jacques Sernas, Folco Lulli, Philippe Hersent
Sunrise at Campobello
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue
Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen
Seven Ways from Sundown
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Harry Keller
Starring: Audie Murphy, Barry Sullivan, Venetia Stevenson, John McIntire
October 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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 Westerner
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sam Peckinpah
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Brian Keith
Country: United States of America
Michael Shayne
Release year: 1960
Our House
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns
The Tall Man
Release year: 1960
Written by: Samuel A. Peeples
Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager
Country: United States of America
Insight
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Livi Zheng, Ken Zheng
October 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Temptation Of Christ
By: Nikos Kazantzakis
The international bestseller about Jesus Christ's life and death. The Last Temptation of Christ has been hailed as a masterpiece worldwide by critics. It is a massive reinterpretation of Gospels.
All Fall Down
By: James Leo Herlihy
All Fall Down is as good as Midnight Cowboy...this book touches one and delights readers.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
The View From The Fortieth Floor
By: Theodore H. White
An empire of totters - its survival was a threat to the careers of thousands upon thousands of employees and the savings of small stockholders. The cold ambitions of the shrewd remained after its demise.
Who was the US President on October 02, 1960?
On October 02, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1960?
On October 02, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1960?
On October 02, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1960?
October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
