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August 03, 1960 was the 216th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 03, 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 August 03, 1960, who was born and died on August 03, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 3rd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 1960?
- August 03, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 03, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 1960?
- August 03, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 1960?
What day of the week was August 03, 1960?
August 03, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1960 can also be written as 8/3/1960 in the US and as 3/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 1960:
- Niger gains independence from france.
August 03, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 03, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 3rd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 03, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 03:06 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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Who was born on August 03, 1960?
Famous people born on August 03, 1960:
- Ezella Rosario
Ezella Rosario was a renowned Puerto Rican musician and composer who made significant contributions to Latin music.
- Jovin Becker
Jovin Becker is a renowned German sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations.
- Tim Mayotte
Springfield, massachusetts -- tennis player (1988 olympics- silver medalist).
- Gopal Sharma
Indian cricketer.
- Alan Mouchawar
- Kim Milton Nielsen
- Ivano Zanatta
- Antonello Antinoro
- Esteban Camisassa
- Mariana Constantin
- Øivind Husby
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
![Evangeline Lilly]()
Evangeline LillyEvangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
![Lambert Wilson]()
Lambert WilsonFrench actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
![Isaiah Washington]()
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
![Martha Stewart]()
Martha StewartAmerican entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
![Martin Sheen]()
Martin SheenAmerican actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
![Mathieu Kassovitz]()
Mathieu KassovitzFrench film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
![Michael Ealy]()
Michael EalyMichael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
![Cécile Aubry]()
Cécile AubryFrench actress, author, and dancer.
![John Landis]()
John LandisAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![John Eisenhower]()
John EisenhowerAmerican diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 13 days old,
or 3323 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23267 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 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 August 03, 1960?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1960.
August 03, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1960:
- Ed Carmichael
- Virginia Balistrieri
- Warren Newcombe
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Ida Lupino]()
Ida LupinoBritish-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
![Mark Margolis]()
Mark MargolisAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Christopher Hewett]()
Christopher HewettEnglish actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
![Bubba Smith]()
Bubba SmithFormer NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
![Coleen Gray]()
Coleen GrayAmerican actress.
![Carmen Silvera]()
Carmen SilveraCanadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Betty Amann]()
Betty AmannAmerican actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.
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August 03, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 1960:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 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:
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 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:
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 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 03, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 03, 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:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
- Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
August 03, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 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
Black Sunday
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani
Country: United States of America
Ocean's Eleven
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Country: United States of America
It Started in Naples
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica, Marietto
Song Without End
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Charles Vidor, George Cukor
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Capucine, Geneviève Page, Patricia Morison
August 03, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:
Lady for a Day
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Frank Capra
Full Circle
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula
St. Ives
Release year: 1960
My Sister Eileen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
August 03, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
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.
The Lovely Ambition
By: Mary Ellen Chase
"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.
The Night They Burned The Mountain
By: Thomas A. Dooley
Thomas Dooley Hardcover 1960, The Night They Burned the Mountain
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.
The Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.
Who was the US President on August 03, 1960?
On August 03, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1960?
On August 03, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 1960?
On August 03, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. 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 August 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
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 August 1960?
August 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
