Friday January 22, 1960: on this day

January 22, 1960 was the 22nd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 22, 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 22, 1960, who was born and died on January 22, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 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 22nd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1960?


January 22, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1960 can also be written as 1/22/1960 in the US and as 22/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 22, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1960:

  • Coal mine of johnburg caves-in, 417 die
  • 10th nba all-star game: east beats west 125-115 at philadelphia, pennsylvania.
  • Paul pender beats sugar ray robinson for middleweight boxing title.
  • French president charles de gaulle escapes assassination attempt by general massu.

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January 22, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd 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 22, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 12:47 pm.

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 22, 1960?


Famous people born on January 22, 1960:

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Ian Bayne

    Ian bayne is a political consultant and former radio host known for his work in conservative politics.

  • Philippe Méchet

    French political scientist.

  • Patricia Mazuy
  • Markos Kyprianou
  • Paolo Russo
  • Rocky Shades
  • Ángel Fernández Franco
  • Gaetano Musella
  • Victor Barnuevo Bendico
  • Sergio Brancato
  • Fabio Fortuna
  • Enrico Varriale
  • Aleksandr Michajlovič Zverev

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

  • Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty

    American family of distinction, jean paul getty's great-grandson, was one and a quarter years old when jean paul died.

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January 22, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 3 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23470 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 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 22, 1960?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 22, 1960.

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January 22, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1960:

  • Stepan Kajukov
  • Guido Meregalli

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 22nd

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January 22, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1960:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 22, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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 22, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

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.

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.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

By:

THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

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Who was the US President on January 22, 1960?

On January 22, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1960?

On January 22, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1960?

On January 22, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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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.

Friday January 22, 1960