Saturday August 20, 1960: on this day
August 20, 1960 was the 233rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 1960, who was born and died on August 20, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1960?
- August 20, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1960?
- August 20, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1960?
What day of the week was August 20, 1960?
August 20, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1960 can also be written as 8/20/1960 in the US and as 20/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1960:
- Ussr recovers 2 dogs, 1st living organisms to return from space
- Senegal breaks away from the mali federation, declaring its independence.
- The 1960 summer olympic games begin in rome.
- The american nuclear submarine uss ''seadragon'' (ssn-584) surfaced through the arctic ice cap at the north pole, the first submarine ever to do so.
August 20, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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August 20, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 07:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.
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Famous people born on August 20, 1960:
- Cinch Emerson
Cinch Emerson is an acclaimed American photographer known for her stunning nature and landscape photography.
- Tyton Petrov
Tyton Petrov was a Russian classical pianist and composer who was acclaimed for his virtuosic performances and innovative compositions.
- Iline Levi
Iline Levi is an astronomer who has made important discoveries about the structure and evolution of galaxies.
- Michaeljames Dougherty
Michaeljames Dougherty is an acclaimed American sculptor known for his large-scale, abstract metal sculptures that explore themes of...
- Sally Yates
Former Acting Attorney General of the United States.
- Dom Duff
Breton singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer.
- Mark Langston
San diego, california -- pitcher (california angels).
- Troy Young
Horse trainer.
- Elizabeth Alda
Actress (beth-four seasons), daughter of alan alda.
- Christophe Coret
French race horse jockey and driver.
- Kajgal-ool Chovalyg
- Giuseppe Pelle
- Tomáš Fleissner
- Fred Reynolds
- Marco Impiglia
- Dom Duff (Dominique Le Duff
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
- Andrew Garfield
Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
- Amy Adams
Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
- Demi Lovato
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
- Fred Durst
Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
- Misha Collins
American actor and director.
- Ben Barnes
Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
- James Marsters
James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
- Gerald McRaney
Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
- Ron Paul
American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
- Joan Allen
American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 4 days old,
or 3322 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23258 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 August 20, 1960?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1960.
August 20, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1960:
- Gerasimos Vlachos
Gerasimos Vlachos was a Greek poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works that explored the human condition.
- Magie Sinclair
Magie Sinclair was a renowned British ballet dancer and choreographer who performed with the Ballets Russes in the early 20th century.
- Egidio Feruglio
Egidio Feruglio was an Italian essayist and literary critic known for his insightful analyses of contemporary literature.
- Rudolf Moser
Composer dies at 68.
- Víctor Domingo Silva
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Jerry Lewis
American comedian, writer, actor and producer.
- Ilona Massey
Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
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August 20, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1960:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question
August 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
August 20, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 20, 1960?
On August 20, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1960?
On August 20, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1960?
On August 20, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1960?
August 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.