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February 19, 1960 was the 50th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 19, 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 February 19, 1960, who was born and died on February 19, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Teen Angel by Mark Dinning), 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 February 19th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 19, 1960?
- February 19, 1960: What happened on that day?
- February 19, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 19, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 19, 1960?
- February 19, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 19, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- February 19, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 19, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- February 19, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 19, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 19, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 19, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on February 19, 1960?
What day of the week was February 19, 1960?
February 19, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 50th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 19, 1960 can also be written as 2/19/1960 in the US and as 19/2/1960 in UK and Europe.
February 19, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 19, 1960:
- Protest strike in poznan, poland.
- Bil keane's family circus cartoon strip debuts.
- China successfully launches the t-7, its first sounding rocket.
February 19, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 19, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 19, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 19, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:03 am and setting at 11:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.
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Who was born on February 19, 1960?
Famous people born on February 19, 1960:
![Leslie Ash]()
Leslie AshEnglish actress.
- Prince Andrew Duke of York
Prince andrew, duke of york, is a member of the british royal family and is known for his military service and charitable work.
- John Paul Jr.
American race car driver (d. 2020).
- Prince Andrew
Duke of york.
- Holly Johnson
England, united kingdom -- rock singer (frankie goes to hollywood).
- Keith Musa[kawukhathi]
Zondi, south africa; head of inkatha youth brigade.
- Vicki Lynn Lasseter Iola Kansas
Playmate (feb, 1981).
- Andrew
British royalty, the son of queen elizabeth ii and prince philip, the duke of york, second in the line of succession to the throne after...
- duca di York Andrea
- Tiziana Aristarco
- Florence Emir
- Momčilo Bajagić
- Carlo Guarrera
- Ed Nealy
- Steve Poltz
- Giorgio Salomone
- Franco Arminio
Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:
![Smokey Robinson]()
Smokey RobinsonSmokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...
![Victoria Justice]()
Victoria JusticeAmerican singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.
![Jeff Daniels]()
Jeff DanielsJeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.
![Benicio Del Toro]()
Benicio Del ToroBenicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.
![Merle Oberon]()
Merle OberonEurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Stephen Nichols]()
Stephen NicholsAmerican actor.
![Ray Winstone]()
Ray WinstoneEnglish actor, singer and producer.
![Carson McCullers]()
Carson McCullersAmerican short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).
![Katja Schuurman]()
Katja SchuurmanDutch singer and actress.
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February 19, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 2 months old,
or 770 months and 7 days old,
or 3349 weeks
or 23443 days old,
if you were born on February 19, 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 February 19, 1960?
There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 19, 1960.
February 19, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 19, 1960:
- John Aspin
- Hans Christian Svane Hansen
What famous deaths happened on February 19th?
Famous deaths on February 19th:
![Adolfo Celi]()
Adolfo CeliItalian stage actor and husky character actor.
![Janet Blair]()
Janet BlairAmerican actress.
![Lydia Shum]()
Lydia ShumActress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).
![Billy Mitchell]()
Billy MitchellBorn in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.
- Deng Xiaoping
A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.
- Taquila Mockingbird
Taquila Mockingbird was an American author best known for her novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which explored themes of racial injustice in...
- Harper Lee
American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
- Charl Lagerfeld
Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.
- Josabeth Siddall
Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
- Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was an acclaimed American children's author known for her innovative and diverse storytelling.
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February 19, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 19, 1960:
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
- Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
- Chaoflux (Discordianism)
February 19, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 19, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 19, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 19, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
- Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When
February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 19, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 19, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Anthony Newley - Why
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
- Adam Faith - Poor Me
- Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
- Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes
February 19, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 19, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 19, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
- B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
February 19, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 19, 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
Carry on, Constable
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Gerald Thomas
Starring: Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Eric Barker, Kenneth Connor
The Amazing Transparent Man
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Marguerite Chapman, Douglas Kennedy, James Griffith, Ivan Triesault
Comanche Station
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Budd Boetticher
Starring: Randolph Scott, Nancy Gates, Claude Akins, Skip Homeier
The Last Voyage
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
Starring: Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, George Sanders, Edmond O'Brien
February 19, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 19, 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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Tiffany Warren
Here Come the Girls
Release year: 1960
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Hudson's Bay
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irving Pichel
February 19, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 19, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
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.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
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.
Who was the US President on February 19, 1960?
On February 19, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1960?
On February 19, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 19, 1960?
On February 19, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 19th?
February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of February. 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 February 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.
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 February 1960?
February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
