Saturday January 23, 1960: on this day

January 23, 1960 was the 23rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1960, who was born and died on January 23, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 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 23rd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1960?


January 23, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1960 can also be written as 1/23/1960 in the US and as 23/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 23, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1960:

  • Bathosphere trieste reach bottom of pacific
  • Jacques piccard and donald walsh take swiss-built us navy bathyscaph trieste to a record submersible depth of 10,911 metres underwater in mariana trench, pacific ocean.
  • The bathyscaphe uss breaks a depth record by descending to 10,911 metres (35,797 ft) in the pacific ocean.

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January 23, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:12 am and setting at 01:38 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 23, 1960?


Famous people born on January 23, 1960:

  • Ifeanyi Achebe

    Renowned Nigerian author known for his impactful storytelling.

  • Marie-Caroline Le Pen

    Marie-caroline le pen is a french politician known for her far-right views and her leadership role in the national rally party.

  • Barbara Ensoli

    Italian scientist and young researcher has created a new treatment for aids.

  • Paul Mason

    British journalist and broadcaster known for his work on economics and social justice.

  • Patrick de Gayardon

    French skydiver and pioneer of skysurfing.

  • Jean-François Sauvé

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Greg Ritchie

    Australian cricketer.

  • Misha Mck

    East orange, new jersey -- actress.

  • Leilani Kai

    American wrestler and trainer.

  • Anna Barbera

    Italian comedian, actor, actress, and writer.

  • Max Keiser

    Journalist.

  • Misha McK in East Orange

    New jersey, usa.

  • Rosane Marchetti
  • Viktar Janušėŭski
  • Sergio Milia
  • Carlo Nola
  • Antonio Parisi
  • Elena Loewenthal

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 2 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23469 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 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 23, 1960?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1960.

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January 23, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1960:

  • Haidy Mayer

    Haidy Mayer was a German painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.

  • Antenore Reali
  • Hendrik van Blijenburgh
  • Édouard Mény de Marangue
  • Rutland Boughton

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1960:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 23, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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 23, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

By:

The Darkness and the Dawn

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

By:

You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

The Cave by Robert Penn Warren

The Cave

By:

Robert Penn Warren's sixth novel, The Cave (1959), tells the story about a young man who is trapped in a cave in Johntown, Tennessee.

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

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1960?

On January 23, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1960?

On January 23, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1960?

On January 23, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

Saturday January 23, 1960