Friday December 16, 1960: on this day

December 16, 1960 was the 351st day of the year 1960, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1960, who was born and died on December 16, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Cover Girl) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1960?


December 16, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1960 can also be written as 12/16/1960 in the US and as 16/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

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December 16, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1960:

  • Wildcat opens at alvin theater nyc for 172 performances
  • Twa 266 and united 826 collide over staten island, kills 134
  • 1960 new york air disaster: while approaching new york's idlewild airport, a united airlines douglas dc-8 collides with a twa lockheed super constellation in a blinding snowstorm over staten island, killing 134.
  • A united airlines douglas dc-8 and a twa lockheed super constellation collide over staten island, new york and crash, killing all 128 people aboard both aircraft and six more on the ground.

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December 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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December 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 04:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Who was born on December 16, 1960?


Famous people born on December 16, 1960:

  • Pat Van Den Hauwe

    Belgian manager and footballer.

  • Canuto Kallan

    Danish visual artist.

  • Jürgen Schröder
  • Mark Wotte
  • Sid Eudy
  • Allen Kurzweil
  • Han Qingling
  • Pierfrancesco Campanella
  • Claribel Medina

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 3 days old,

or 3305 weeks

or 23135 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1960?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1960.

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December 16, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1960:

  • Anna Luther

    At 63, silent screen actress (sinners in silk) dies.

  • Thomas McLeod

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1960:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Last Date
  3. - A Thousand Stars
  4. - Wonderland By Night
  5. - North To Alaska

December 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  3. - I Love You
  4. - Rocking Goose
  5. - Little Donkey

December 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He Will Break Your Heart
  2. - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
  3. - Stay
  4. - Are You Lonesome To-night?
  5. - Last Date

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December 16, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 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

Two Women

Two Women

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica

Starring: Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Raf Vallone, Eleonora Brown

Country: United States of America

Flaming Star

Flaming Star

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Elvis Presley, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest, Dolores del Rio

Country: United States of America

The Grass Is Greener

The Grass Is Greener

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons

Country: United States of America

Exodus

Exodus

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market by Nicolas Darvas

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market

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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.

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

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The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

The Child Buyer by John Hersey

The Child Buyer

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This story is about an investigation into Mr. Wissey Jones' activities, a stranger who visits Pequot for urgent defense business.

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Who was the US President on December 16, 1960?

On December 16, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1960?

On December 16, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1960?

On December 16, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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history

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 December 1960?

December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1960 calendar looked like.

Friday December 16, 1960