Monday January 18, 1960: on this day

January 18, 1960 was the 18th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1960, who was born and died on January 18, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Running Bear by Johnny Preston), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Strife) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1960?


January 18, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 18th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1960 can also be written as 1/18/1960 in the US and as 18/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 18, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1960:

  • Us and japan sign joint defense treaty
  • Capital airlines flight 20 crashes into a farm in charles city county, virginia, killing all 50 aboard, the third fatal capital airlines crash in as many years.

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January 18, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 10:15 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 18, 1960?


Famous people born on January 18, 1960:

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • Marke Messier

    Marke Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is considered one of the greatest players in NHL history.

  • Ismail Sabri Yaakob

    Ismail Sabri Yaakob is a Malaysian politician who became the 9th Prime Minister of Malaysia in August 2021.

  • Anatolij Starostin
  • Andrea Pazzagli
  • Gian Paolo Montali
  • Mertxe Aizpurua

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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January 18, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 5 days old,

or 3353 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23472 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 18, 1960?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1960.

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January 18, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1960:

  • Gladyes Bentley

    Pioneering blues singer and pianist known for her powerful voice.

  • Gustavo Pesenti

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1960:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 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 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. 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 18, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Smokie - Part 2
  2. - You Got What It Takes
  3. - Talk That Talk
  4. - I'll Take Care Of You
  5. - Come Into My Heart

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January 18, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 Way Stretch

Two Way Stretch

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Robert Day

Starring: Peter Sellers, David Lodge, Bernard Cribbins, Wilfrid Hyde-White

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

January 18, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

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 18, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

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Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This

Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels by Horace Knowles

Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels

By:

Gentlemen, Scholars, and Scoundrels: The Treasury of Harper's Magazine from 1850 to The, by Knowles. Ed.

Return To Peyton Place by Grace Metalious

Return To Peyton Place

By:

Grace Metalious published Peyton Place in 1956. This novel, which unbuttoned the strict New England of popular imagination, revolutionized the publishing industry and topped bestseller lists for more that a decade.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

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

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Who was the US President on January 18, 1960?

On January 18, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1960?

On January 18, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1960?

On January 18, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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.

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Monday January 18, 1960