Friday April 15, 1960: on this day

April 15, 1960 was the 106th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 15, 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 April 15, 1960, who was born and died on April 15, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Der Schwarze Kanal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 15, 1960?


April 15, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 106th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1960 can also be written as 4/15/1960 in the US and as 15/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

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April 15, 1960: What happened on that day?


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April 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 09:13 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 April 15, 1960?


Famous people born on April 15, 1960:

  • Marl Brock

    Famous for creating large-scale sculptures.

  • Pedro Delgado

    Spanish sportscaster and cyclist.

  • Susanne Bier

    Danish screenwriter and director.

  • Prince Philippe Duke of Brabant

    Prince philippe duke of brabant is the heir apparent to the belgian throne and is mostly known for his role as the future king of belgium.

  • Collins Chabane

    South African politician who served as Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.

  • Tony Jones

    English snooker player.

  • Pierre Aubry

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • HRH Prince Philippe

    The duke of brabant, the heir to belgium's throne.

  • Marvin Clyde Goodwin in New Orleans

    Louisiana, usa; murderer (fbi most wanted list).

  • Philip

    Belgian prince / husband of princess paola.

  • Philippe

    Belgium royalty, the first child of prince albert and princess paola.

  • James Rivera
  • Filippo del Belgio
  • Ian Redford
  • Roberto Cataldi
  • Claudio Centin
  • Philippe Corcuff

Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 4 days old,

or 3335 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23349 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1960?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1960.

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April 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1960:

  • Lulamae Hogan

    Lulamae Hogan was an American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.

  • Juan Frutos
  • Hans Röttiger
  • Friedl Iby

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 1960:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 1960:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - Puppy Love
  3. - He'll Have To Go
  4. - Wild One
  5. - Greenfields

April 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Old Man's A Dustman
  2. - Do You Mind?
  3. - Fall In Love With You
  4. - Running Bear
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 15, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - I Love The Way You Love
  3. - Fannie Mae
  4. - Money (That's what I want)
  5. - Doggin' Around

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April 15, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 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

Les Bonnes Femmes

Les Bonnes Femmes

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Bernadette Lafont, Clotilde Joano, Stéphane Audran, Lucile Saint-Simon

The Fugitive Kind

The Fugitive Kind

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani, Maureen Stapleton

Country: United States of America

The Cloud-Capped Star

The Cloud-Capped Star

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ritwik Ghatak

Starring: Supriya Choudhury, Anil Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Bijon Bhattacharya

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

April 15, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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:

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

April 15, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 15, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Time In Rome by Elizabeth Bowen

A Time In Rome

By:

Elizabeth Bowen's account from a time in Rome between February & Easter is not your typical guidebook. It is a description of a city, its history, its architecture, and most importantly, its people.

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.

All The Day Long by Howard Spring

All The Day Long

By:

Book by Spring, Howard

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 Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

By:

(Amadeus). This classic book is Bernstein's best collection of conversations about the meaning and wonder music. Music lovers who want to live the music they love will find this book invaluable.

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Who was the US President on April 15, 1960?

On April 15, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1960?

On April 15, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 1960?

On April 15, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of April. 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 April 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

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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 April 1960?

April 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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