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May 18, 1960 was the 139th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 18, 1960, who was born and died on May 18, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck On You by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. My Sister Eileen) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1960?
- May 18, 1960: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1960?
- May 18, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1960?
What day of the week was May 18, 1960?
May 18, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1960 can also be written as 5/18/1960 in the US and as 18/5/1960 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1960:
- Eillen fulton begins playing lisa on as the world turn
- Jean genets le balcon, premieres in paris
May 18, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 02:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.
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Who was born on May 18, 1960?
Famous people born on May 18, 1960:
- Yanick Noah
Former French Open champion and successful tennis player.
- Tameron Owens
Tameron Owens is a renowned American sculptor who specializes in large-scale public art installations.
- Page Hamilton
Lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Helmet.
- Jari Kurri
Finnish ice hockey player, coach, and manager.
- Laine Kurri
Finnish former ice hockey player who played in the NHL and won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers.
- Karmen Vella
Karmen Vella is a Maltese politician known for her work in environmental conservation.
- Brent Ashton
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Dóris Giesse
Brazilian model, dancer and actress.
- Tyka Nelson
Musician.
- Das Goravani
Vedic programmer and astrologer, he makes videos, music, and writes about being aware of god.
- Tom Jackson in Oakville
Ontario, canada; canadian tour golfer (1991 cpga winter).
- Jari Kurri in Helsinki
Finland; nhl left wing (new york rangers, los angeles kings, colorado avalanche).
- Raffaele Franceschi
- Massimo Albiero
- Nevers Mumba
- Mimmo Mancini
- Luís Henrique Dias
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 11 months old,
or 767 months and 1 day old,
or 3335 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23347 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 18, 1960?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1960.
May 18, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1960:
- Ugo Lupattelli
- Marcello Piacentini
- August Syrjäläinen
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
May 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
May 18, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
May 18, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La notte
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki
Country: United States of America
The Time Machine
Release year: 1960
Directed by: George Pal
Starring: Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot
Country: United States of America
Pollyanna
Release year: 1960
Directed by: David Swift
Starring: Jane Wyman, Hayley Mills, Richard Egan, Karl Malden
Country: United States of America
Never on Sunday
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis
Country: United States of America
Sergeant Rutledge
Release year: 1960
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke
May 18, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
My Sister Eileen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
The Flintstones
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Brian Levant
Young at Heart
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
The Long Way Home
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris
Der schwarze Kanal
Release year: 1960
May 18, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Enemy Within
By: Robert F. Kennedy
This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.
Ourselves To Know
By: John O'Hara
"HAVE YOU EVER HAAD AN AFFAIR w/ANOTHER MAN?" ROBERT MILLHOUSER QUESTIONED HIS WIFE. "YES, I HAVE," SHE TOLD ROBERT MILLHOUSER BRUTALLY...
The Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.
The Joy Of Music
By: Leonard Bernstein
(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.
Who was the US President on May 18, 1960?
On May 18, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1960?
On May 18, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1960?
On May 18, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. 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 May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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 May 1960?
May 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
