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August 05, 1960 was the 218th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1960, who was born and died on August 05, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1960?
- August 05, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1960?
- August 05, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1960?
What day of the week was August 05, 1960?
August 05, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1960 can also be written as 8/5/1960 in the US and as 5/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1960:
- Burkina (formerly upper volta) declares independence from france
- Cuban revolution: in response to a united states embargo against cuba, fidel castro nationalizes all american and foreign-owned property in cuba.
- In the republic of the congo (léopoldville), now the democratic republic of the congo, albert kalonji declares the independence of the ampquotautonomous state of south kasaiampquot.
August 05, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1960 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 05:19 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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Who was born on August 05, 1960?
Famous people born on August 05, 1960:
![David Baldacci]()
David BaldacciAmerican author and lawyer.
- Carnel Brown
Carnel Brown was a renowned mathematician who made important contributions to the field of number theory.
- Gérard Onesta
French politician, who was a member of the european parliament for south west france.
- Laurent Dominati
Diplomat and politician from france.
- Rhiannon Fleetwood
Rhiannon Fleetwood is a Welsh politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd for Mid and West Wales since 2016.
- Vivian Kubrick
American-english composer and actress.
- Mike Nocito
Rocker (johnny hates jazz, "turn back the clock").
- Calvin Hayes
Rocker.
- Seth Swirsky
American singer-songwriter.
- Heidi Sorenson
- Argia Valeria Albanese
- Steve Cherry
- Hamilton Cuvi
- Luigi Brasiello
- Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah
- Bob Verbeeck
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 15 days old,
or 3324 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23269 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1960?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1960.
August 05, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1960:
- Arthur Meighen
Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th prime minister of canada (b. 1874).
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
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August 05, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1960:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Baseball Is A Funny Game
By: Joe Garagiola
What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?
How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market
By: Nicolas Darvas
Reprint of 1960 edition. Original edition in full facsimile. It is not reproduced using optical recognition software. Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian citizen, studied economics at the University of Budapest.
The Enemy Within
By: Robert F. Kennedy
This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.
Set This House On Fire
By: William Styron
Mason Flagg, Peter Leverett's old friend in Italy, was found dead the day after he had met him. Peter was both distraught and angry during the hours leading to Mason's death.
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 August 05, 1960?
On August 05, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1960?
On August 05, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1960?
On August 05, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
