Friday May 20, 1960: on this day

May 20, 1960 was the 141st day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1960?


May 20, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 141st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1960 can also be written as 5/20/1960 in the US and as 20/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1960:

  • Baseball game in milwaukee postponed due to dense fog
  • In japan, police carry away socialist members of the diet of japan. the diet next approves a mutual security treaty with the united states.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 04:31 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 20, 1960?


Famous people born on May 20, 1960:

  • Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn

    Tony goldwyn is an american actor known for his role as president fitzgerald grant on the tv show scandal.

  • John Billingsley
    John Billingsley

    American actor.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jheri Kurl

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with a unique stroke technique.

  • Masayuki Kawashima

    Masayuki Kawashima is a Japanese robotics engineer who has worked on the development of humanoid robots.

  • Yoshito Fujiwara

    Yoshito Fujiwara is a Japanese journalist and author who has written extensively on environmental and social issues.

  • Pura Santillan

    Pura Santillan was a Filipino volleyball player who represented the Philippines in international competitions.

  • Jessel Patel

    Jessel Patel is an Indian businessman and philanthropist who has founded several successful companies and has donated extensively to various...

  • Supachai Nuntaviroj

    A Thai astronomer who has made contributions to the study of exoplanets and the evolution of stars.

  • Latha Nambiar

    Latha Nambiar is a renowned Indian poet who has published several collections of poetry in Malayalam.

  • Lorna Saunders

    Lorna Saunders is a Canadian astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets.

  • Quindell Chambers

    Quindell Chambers was a renowned British sculptor known for her large-scale public works.

  • Dovber Shmueli

    Dovber Shmueli is an electrical engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of wireless communications.

  • Doriana Russo

    Doriana Russo is an Italian dancer and choreographer known for her work in contemporary dance.

  • Leily Rashidi

    Leily Rashidi is an Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Mustafa Khader

    Palestinian mathematician specializing in algebraic geometry.

  • Magdalynn Rowe

    Magdalynn Rowe is a respected British biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.

  • Tanveer Aziz

    Tanveer Aziz is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

  • Sheddrick Flores

    Sheddrick Flores is a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works.

  • Silvina Rago

    Argentinian painter known for her vibrant and colorful abstract paintings.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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


You are 63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 5 days old,

or 3335 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23351 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1960?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1960:

  • Lytle Wilcox

    Lytle Wilcox was an American photographer known for her documentary-style portraits and landscapes.

  • Herbert Mason
  • Audrey Wurdemann

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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


Holidays on May 20, 1960:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1960:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1960:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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:

  1. - Stuck On You
  2. - Cathy's Clown
  3. - Greenfields
  4. - Night
  5. - Good Timin'

May 20, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 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:

  1. - Someone Else's Baby
  2. - Do You Mind?
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Cradle Of Love

May 20, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

The R&B music chart on May 20, 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:

  1. - White Silver Sands
  2. - Doggin' Around
  3. - Night
  4. - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
  5. - Fannie Mae

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May 20, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 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

The Time Machine

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

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

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

Sergeant Rutledge

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke

May 20, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Quine

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

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

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

My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart

My Brother Michael

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Mary Stewart, the author of numerous bestselling novels has often been compared to the Bronte sisters. Her 1960 novel My Brother Michael, a brilliant mingling romance and suspense, is a vivid example of her writing.

Two Weeks In Another Town by Irwin Shaw

Two Weeks In Another Town

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John Andrus, a struggling actor, gets his last chance to make it big with a memorable Roman holiday. John Andrus was severely injured in World War II. Andrus is marred by a scar on his face and burdened with a …

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.

A Distant Trumpet by Paul Horgan

A Distant Trumpet

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This popular fiction work was first published in 1960, selling half a million copies. It was first reissued in Nonpareil paperback form in 1991.

The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy

The Enemy Within

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This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1960?

On May 20, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 20th?

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

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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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 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.

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