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June 24, 1960 was the 176th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 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 June 24, 1960, who was born and died on June 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 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. Full Circle) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 24, 1960?
- June 24, 1960: What happened on that day?
- June 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 24, 1960?
- June 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- June 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- June 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 24, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on June 24, 1960?
What day of the week was June 24, 1960?
June 24, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 176th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 24, 1960 can also be written as 6/24/1960 in the US and as 24/6/1960 in UK and Europe.
June 24, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 24, 1960:
- Joseph kasavubu is elected as the first president of the independent congo.
- British somaliland receives its independence from the united kingdom. five days later, it unites with somalia (the former italian somaliland) to create the somalia.
- The malagasy republic, now madagascar, becomes independent from france
- The belgian congo receives its independence from belgium as the republic of the congo (léopoldville). a civil war followed closely on the heels of this.
- Public demonstrations by democratic and left forces, against italian government support of the post-fascist italian social movement, are heavily suppressed by police.
- Ghana becomes a republic and kwame nkrumah becomes its first president.
- Cold war: a soviet air force mig-19 fighter plane flying north of murmansk, russia, over the barents sea shoots down a six-man rb-47 stratojet reconnaissance plane of the u.s. air force. four of the u.s. air force officers are killed, and the two survivors are held prisoner in the soviet union
- Venezuelan president rómulo betancourt is injured in an assassination attempt.
June 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 24th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 24, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 09:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.
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Who was born on June 24, 1960?
Famous people born on June 24, 1960:
- Bradford DeLong
Economist and professor at UC Berkeley, known for his work on economic history and policy.
- Juli Inkster
Juli Inkster is a professional golfer known for her success on the LPGA Tour.
- Elish Angiolini
Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, solicitor general for scotland.
- Erik Poppe
Norwegian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter.
- Karin Pilsäter
Swedish politician and accountant.
- Siedah Garrett
American singer-songwriter/pianist (brand new sheavies).
- Walter Ellis
American serial killer (d.2013).
- Nate Carr
Erie, pennsylvania -- freestyle wrestling (1988 olympics – bronze medalist).
- Barry Rohrssen
- René Temmink
- Claudio Amati
- Pascale Ehrenfreund
- Mark Damon Espinoza
Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:
![Mick Fleetwood]()
Mick FleetwoodMick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.
![Mindy Kaling]()
Mindy KalingAmerican comedian, writer, producer, and actress.
![Minka Kelly]()
Minka KellyMinka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.
![Nancy Allen]()
Nancy AllenNancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.
![Joe Penny]()
Joe PennyBritish-american tv and film actor.
![Michele Lee]()
Michele LeeAmerican actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.
![Peter Weller]()
Peter WellerAmerican actor.
![Iain Glen]()
Iain GlenScottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...
![Carla Gallo]()
Carla GalloAmerican actress.
June 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 9 months old,
or 765 months and 26 days old,
or 3330 weeks
or 23310 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 24, 1960?
There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 24, 1960.
June 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 24, 1960:
- Rafael Zabaleta
What famous deaths happened on June 24th?
Famous deaths on June 24th:
![Eli Wallach]()
Eli WallachAmerican actor, tv and stage actor.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Brian Keith]()
Brian KeithAmerican actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...
![Paul Winchell]()
Paul WinchellAmerican actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).
![Hibari Misora]()
Hibari MisoraJapanese actress and singer (born 1937).
- Kabir
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.
- Alveria Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.
- Azarria Pitts
Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.
- Xaivier Herbert
Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.
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June 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 24, 1960:
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
- Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
- Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
- Quarter days in England
- Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
- FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
- Day of Indian in Peru
- Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
- St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
- Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru
Observances on June 24, 1960:
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
- Jack Scott - Burning Bridges
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- Bobby Rydell - Swingin' School
June 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
- Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
June 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
- Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
- Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
June 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 24, 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
Elmer Gantry
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger
Country: United States of America
Village of the Damned
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Wolf Rilla
Starring: George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Michael Gwynn, Laurence Naismith
Country: United States of America
Strangers When We Meet
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, Barbara Rush
The Mountain Road
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Daniel Mann
Starring: James Stewart, Lisa Lu, Glenn Corbett, Harry Morgan
June 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Full Circle
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula
St. Ives
Release year: 1960
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
June 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 24, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Law And The Profits
By: C. Northcote Parkinson
Very nice, clean copy in unclipped, protected dustwrapper. To receive the front endpaper, please provide details of previous owner. There are some spotting marks on the edges. Otherwise, pages are clean and binding firm.
Grant Moves South
By: Bruce Catton
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Bruce's Civil War history is a highly acclaimed account of the controversial Union commander and complex man who ensured the fall of the Confederacy.
The Lincoln Lords
By: Cameron Hawley
THE LINCOLN LORDS tells the story of Lincoln Lord and Maggie, their marriage and Lincoln's involvement with many institutions and organizations that influence our lives.
The Joy Of Music
By: Leonard Bernstein
(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.
Who was the US President on June 24, 1960?
On June 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1960?
On June 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 24, 1960?
On June 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 24th?
June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of June. 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 June 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
- 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.
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 June 1960?
June 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
