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Saturday February 20, 1960: on this day
February 20, 1960 was the 51st day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 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 February 20, 1960, who was born and died on February 20, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 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 20th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1960?
- February 20, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1960?
- February 20, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1960?
What day of the week was February 20, 1960?
February 20, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 51st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1960 can also be written as 2/20/1960 in the US and as 20/2/1960 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 12:26 pm.
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 20, 1960?
Famous people born on February 20, 1960:
- Shoji Kawamori
Noted for his contributions to anime and science fiction storytelling.
- Marquet Alvarez
Marquet Alvarez is a contemporary Latin American novelist whose works have been praised for their lyrical prose and exploration of themes...
- Candence Roth
Candence Roth is an American playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
- Joel Hodgson
American comedian, actor, and screenwriter.
- Cándido Muatetema Rivas
Equatoguinean politician and diplomat, prime minister of equatorial guinea (d. 2014).
- Mark Reilly
[matt bianco]; rocker (indio - "big harvest").
- Wendee Lee
American voice actress.
- Kee Marcello
Swedish guitarist (european and kee marcello’s k2).
- Cándido Rivas
Prime minister of equatorial guinea, equatoguinean diplomat and politician (d. 2014).
- Hardy Mertens
- Victor Mesa
- Giorgio Quadri
- Matteo Saggese
- Luigi Sbarra
- David Speedie
- Claudio Venturi
- Fayez al-Sarraj
- Ennio Marchetto
- Siobhain McDonagh
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 2 months old,
or 770 months
or 3348 weeks
or 23436 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1960?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 20, 1960.
February 20, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1960:
- Leonard Woolley
Archaeologist.
- Adone Zoli
- Karl Gustafsson
- John O'Hanlon
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1960:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 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 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
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 20, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Uncertain Trumpet
By: General Maxwell D. Taylor
203 pages - 8 X 6 inches – "General Taylor Contends" - That the doctrine of massive reprisal has endangered our national security and that our military planning are frozen to
My Wicked, Wicked Ways
By: Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn is a man well-known to millions as the greatest swashbuckler on the silver screen. He was complex and lived an adventurous life that was far beyond the scope of any of his films.
Who was the US President on February 20, 1960?
On February 20, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1960?
On February 20, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1960?
On February 20, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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.
