Sunday January 17, 1960: on this day

January 17, 1960 was the 17th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1960, who was born and died on January 17, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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. Take It Easy) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1960?


January 17, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1960 can also be written as 1/17/1960 in the US and as 17/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 17, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1960:

  • Nfl pro bowl: west beats east 38-21.

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January 17, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 09:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1960.

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Who was born on January 17, 1960?


Famous people born on January 17, 1960:

  • Annabelle Apsion
    Annabelle Apsion

    British actress known for her work in film and television.

  • Betty White

    Known for her contributions to artificial intelligence research.

  • Chili Davis

    Jamaican-american baseball player and coach.

  • John Crawford

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • John Crawford in Palo Alto

    California, usa; bass (berlin-"take my breath away").

  • Chatchai Plengpanich

    Thai actor.

  • Chili Davis in Kingston

    Jamaica; outfielder (california angels).

  • Tatyana Yumasheva
  • Genc Tomori
  • Mark Lillis
  • Teo Bellia
  • Klaus Kotzmann
  • Tat'jana Jumaševa
  • Israel Machado Campelo Andrade
  • Arlo Bigazzi
  • Lorenzo Della Fonte
  • Lanfranco Carnacina
  • Charles Theodore «Chili» Davis

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 2 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23469 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1960?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1960.

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January 17, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1960:

  • Wei Lihuang

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1960:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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


January 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

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

January 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 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 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. 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 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Smokie - Part 2
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - Be My Guest
  4. - I'll Take Care Of You
  5. - The Clouds

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January 17, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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

Cash McCall

Cash McCall

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: James Garner, Natalie Wood, Nina Foch, Dean Jagger

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Emlyn Williams

Edge of Eternity

Edge of Eternity

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan

Third Man on the Mountain

Third Man on the Mountain

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald

January 17, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

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

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

January 17, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 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

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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 Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Ape In Me

By:

Ape in Me, The by Cornelia Otis, Skinner

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

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(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 January 17, 1960?

On January 17, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1960?

On January 17, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1960?

On January 17, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 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.

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Sunday January 17, 1960