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May 23, 1960 was the 144th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 23, 1960, who was born and died on May 23, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers), 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 23rd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1960?
- May 23, 1960: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1960?
- May 23, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1960?
What day of the week was May 23, 1960?
May 23, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1960:
- Got a girl by the four preps hits #24
- Wgtv tv channel 8 in athens-atlanta, georgia (pbs) begins broadcasting
- Wkbm tv (now wlii) channel 11 in caguas / san juan, pr 1st broadcast
- Wrca radio changes call letters back to wnbc
- Israel announces capture of german adolf eichmann in argentina.
- A tsunami caused by an earthquake in chile the previous day kills 61 people in hilo, hawaii.
May 23, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 07:25 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 23, 1960?
Famous people born on May 23, 1960:
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Linden AshbyLinden Ashby is an American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.
- Osby Shaw
Renowned jazz clarinetist and bandleader.
- Luca Fonnesu
- Luca Marcora
- Asen Zlatev
- Hussam bin Sa'ud Al Sa'ud
- Roberto De Rigo
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 10 months old,
or 766 months and 28 days old,
or 3334 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23343 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1960?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1960.
May 23, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1960:
- Georges Claude
Neon lighting was invented by a french engineer and chemist (d. 1960).
- Angelo Barbagelata
- Soghomon Tehlirian
- The Great Gama
- Sol Polito
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
May 23, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1960:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1960:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1960:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Jackie Wilson - Night
May 23, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
May 23, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
- Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
May 23, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 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
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Starring: Peter Finch, Yvonne Mitchell, James Mason, Nigel Patrick
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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: David Swift
Starring: Jane Wyman, Hayley Mills, Richard Egan, Karl Malden
Country: United States of America
Never on Sunday
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis
Country: United States of America
May 23, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
My Sister Eileen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
The Flintstones
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Brian Levant
Young at Heart
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
The Long Way Home
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris
Der schwarze Kanal
Release year: 1960
May 23, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 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 Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.
My Brother Michael
By: Mary Stewart
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.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
Who was the US President on May 23, 1960?
On May 23, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1960?
On May 23, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1960?
On May 23, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
