Wednesday February 24, 1960: on this day

February 24, 1960 was the 55th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1960, who was born and died on February 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), 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 February 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1960?


February 24, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1960 can also be written as 2/24/1960 in the US and as 24/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1960:

  • Us beats germany in olympics hockey finals round, 9-1.
  • Italian government of segni falls.

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February 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:58 am and setting at 04:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Who was born on February 24, 1960?


Famous people born on February 24, 1960:

  • Rudy Rasmus

    American pastor, author, and humanitarian.

  • Patrice L'Ecuyer

    Canadian comedian, actor, dj, and tv host.

  • David Bar-Hayim
  • Lino Damiani
  • Mansour Osanlou
  • Ronnie Platt
  • İqor Ponomaryov
  • Fabio Ravezzani
  • Alexandra Schwartzbrod
  • Hans van Leeuwen
  • Mustafa Arslanović
  • Wim Balm
  • Edgar Corredor

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 5 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23410 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1960?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 24, 1960.

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February 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1960:

  • Jean Binet

    Composer dies at 66.

  • Pierre Albarran
  • Antonio Vallejo-Nágera
  • Léon Bérard

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1960:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - Teen Angel
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - He'll Have To Go
  5. - What In The World's Come Over You

February 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Poor Me
  4. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  5. - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Sweet Sixteen
  3. - Just A Little Bit
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Teen Angel

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February 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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

Home from the Hill

Home from the Hill

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker, George Peppard, George Hamilton

Conspiracy of Hearts

Conspiracy of Hearts

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Lilli Palmer, Sylvia Syms, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis

Tea for Two

Tea for Two

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Eve Arden

Too Soon to Love

Too Soon to Love

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Rush

Starring: Jennifer West, Richard Evans, Warren Parker, Ralph Manza

February 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

February 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fuel For The Flame by Alec Waugh

Fuel For The Flame

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A fictional island located on the Equator suddenly gained prominence through the discovery oil. What will happen to those who live under the tensions and pressures of daily life?

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

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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.

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 Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

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

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.

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Who was the US President on February 24, 1960?

On February 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1960?

On February 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1960?

On February 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1960?

February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Wednesday February 24, 1960