Monday October 17, 1960: on this day

October 17, 1960 was the 291st day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1960, who was born and died on October 17, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. No Man'S Island) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 17, 1960?


October 17, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1960 can also be written as 10/17/1960 in the US and as 17/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

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October 17, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1960:

  • Tenderloin opens at 46th st. theater nyc for 216 performances
  • Us and britain sign accord for nuclear sub bases

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 05:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Who was born on October 17, 1960?


Famous people born on October 17, 1960:

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Guy Henry (actor)

    Guy henry is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as harry potter and the deathly hallows and rogue one:...

  • Philippe Sands

    American academic and lawyer.

  • Bernie Nolan

    Irish actress and singer (the nolans), (d. 2013).

  • Guy Henry

    English actor.

  • James Patrick Delsing

    St. louis, missouri -- pga golfer (1993 new england-2nd).

  • Tom Piotrowski
  • Marco Ricci
  • Jamshied Sharifi
  • Maurizio Vallone
  • Duccio Forzano
  • Hartmut Weber
  • Inge van der Veen
  • Nicola Calathopoulos
  • Matteo Silva
  • John Haggerty
  • Antonio La Penna

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

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


You are 63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 12 days old,

or 3310 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23174 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1960?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1960:

  • Henri Crolla
  • Violet Wegner
  • Minnie Woolsey

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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

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


Holidays on October 17, 1960:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  2. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  3. - Chain Gang
  4. - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
  5. - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tell Laura I Love Her
  2. - Only The Lonely
  3. - As Long As He Needs Me
  4. - Nine Times Out Of Ten
  5. - How About That

October 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - A Fool In Love
  4. - Georgia On My Mind
  5. - Save The Last Dance For Me

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

The most popular movies on October 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

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker

Country: United States of America

The Alamo

The Alamo

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Country: United States of America

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Michael Shayne

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

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

The bestselling books on October 17, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

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Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

Water Of Life by Henry Morton Robinson

Water Of Life

By:

Three generations of an Indiana family experience the impact of whiskey-making

The Good Years by Walter Lord

The Good Years

By:

1900-1914 These were the years of T.R. Trust busting, "the whole dinner pail", the Model T Ford, Wright Brothers' flying machine; "400", the Bunny Hug, and Turkey Trot were all part of this trust busting.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

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.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1960?

On October 17, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1960?

October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 17, 1960