Wednesday January 20, 1960: on this day

January 20, 1960 was the 20th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 20, 1960, who was born and died on January 20, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1960?


January 20, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1960 can also be written as 1/20/1960 in the US and as 20/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 20, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1960:

  • Patrice lumumba sentenced to 6 months in belgian congo
  • Hendrik verwoerd announces a plebiscite on whether south africa should become a republic.

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January 20, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 11:24 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 20, 1960?


Famous people born on January 20, 1960:

  • Hannibal Lecter

    Known for his innovative culinary ventures and unique approach to fine dining.

  • Scott Thunes

    American bass player (fear the mother hips & heavy bones).

  • Robert Corey

    American artist and educator.

  • Will Wright

    Atlanta, georgia usa.

  • Apa Sherpa

    Nepalese sherpa mountaineer, reached everest 19 times.

  • Will Wright (game designer)
  • Jeff Watts (Tain)
  • Edmar
  • Ján Figeľ
  • Marcello Fois
  • Kij Johnson
  • Falk Boden
  • Mark Burton
  • Carlo Carbone
  • Miguel Rocha
  • Darío Rojas
  • Fuk Wong
  • Aleksej Stepanov
  • Udo Ulfkotte

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 8 days old,

or 3349 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23444 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 20, 1960?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 20, 1960.

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January 20, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1960:

  • Matt Moore

    Actor (deluge and coquette), passes away at 72.

  • Zara Hore-Ruthven

    Zara Hore-Ruthven was a renowned biologist known for her contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Harry Svendsen

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1960:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1960:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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

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 20, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Return To Peyton Place by Grace Metalious

Return To Peyton Place

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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.

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

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(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.

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

By:

In Very Good Condition. The boards were taped by the previous owner. Tape ghosts on the outsides of boards.

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

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Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

By:

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

history

Who was the US President on January 20, 1960?

On January 20, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1960?

On January 20, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1960?

On January 20, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how January 1960 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 20, 1960