Wednesday January 06, 1960: on this day

January 06, 1960 was the 6th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 06, 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 January 06, 1960, who was born and died on January 06, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. El Paso by Marty Robbins), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 1960?


January 06, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1960 can also be written as 1/6/1960 in the US and as 6/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 06, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1960:

  • National airlines flight 2511 is destroyed in mid-air by a bomb, while en route from new york city to miami.
  • The associations law comes into force in iraq, allowing registration of political parties.

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January 06, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 01:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Who was born on January 06, 1960?


Famous people born on January 06, 1960:

  • Nigella Lawson

    Nigella lawson is an english writer and chef known for her bestselling cookbooks and television cooking shows.

  • Howie Long

    American football linemen, actor, and tv sports commentator.

  • Paul Azinger

    American golfer.

  • Kari Jalonen

    Finnish ice hockey coach and player.

  • Eric Grothe

    Australian rugby league senior player.

  • Paul William Azinger in Holyoke

    Massachusetts, usa; pga golfer (1987 phoenix open).

  • Andrea Thompson

    American actress.

  • Adrien Joveneau

    Belgian media personality and producer at rtbf radio ta(c.

  • Ulrike Mai
  • Angela Schmidt-Foster
  • Muzz Skillings
  • Natal'ja Bestem'janova
  • Frank Lucas
  • Claudio De Tommasi
  • Filippo Di Mulo
  • Mark Gorski

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 13 days old,

or 3354 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23480 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 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 January 06, 1960?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1960.

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January 06, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1960:

  • Edith Barstow

    Frankie laine time, choreographer, dies at 52.

  • Erik Lindahl

    Swedish economist (scope & means) dies at 68.

  • Vincenzo Borgarello
  • Carl Frølich-Hanssen

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 6th

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January 06, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 1960:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 06, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - El Paso
  2. - Why
  3. - The Big Hurt
  4. - Running Bear
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 06, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  2. - What Do You Want?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Starry Eyed
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1960 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 06, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Clouds
  2. - Be My Guest
  3. - You Got What It Takes
  4. - Dance With Me
  5. - Smokie - Part 2

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January 06, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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

The Bridge

The Bridge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernhard Wicki

Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht

Country: United States of America

A Summer Place

A Summer Place

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

A Bucket of Blood

A Bucket of Blood

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton

Country: United States of America

The Wonderful Country

The Wonderful Country

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill, Albert Dekker

Country: United States of America

January 06, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

January 06, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

The Silent Traveller In Boston by Chiang Yee

The Silent Traveller In Boston

By:

Chiang Yee illustrates The Silent Traveller in Boston. Illustrations by Chiang Yee. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1959. First edition.

The Lovely Ambition by Mary Ellen Chase

The Lovely Ambition

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"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

By:

You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

history

Who was the US President on January 06, 1960?

On January 06, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1960?

On January 06, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1960?

On January 06, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of January. 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 January 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 January 1960?

January 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1960 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 6, 1960