Tuesday May 24, 1960: on this day

May 24, 1960 was the 145th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 24, 1960, who was born and died on May 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 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. My Sister Eileen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1960?


May 24, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1960 can also be written as 5/24/1960 in the US and as 24/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1960:

  • 1 millionth dutch telephone installed
  • Following the 1960 valdivia earthquake, the largest ever recorded earthquake, cordon caulle begins to erupt.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 08:20 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 24, 1960?


Famous people born on May 24, 1960:

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Doug Jones
    Doug Jones

    Doug jones is an american actor known for his roles in various science fiction and horror films, often portraying non-human creatures and...

  • Brian Quinn
    Brian Quinn

    Soccer player.

  • Charliee Dent

    Charliee Dent is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th...

  • Guy Fletcher

    English keyboard player and producer (dire straits, the notting hillbillies).

  • Bill Harrigan

    Australian rugby league referee and sportscaster.

  • Paul McCreesh

    English conductor.

  • James O'Shaughnessy

    Businessman.

  • Pete Metzelaars NFL tight end (Carolina Panthers

    Green bay packers, bc lions.

  • Nahid Persson
  • Vïtalïý Kafanov
  • Jan Jönsson

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    English actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

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


You are 63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months

or 3335 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23346 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 24, 1960?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 24, 1960:

  • Avraham Arnon

    Israeli educator, recipient of the israel prize (born1887).

  • Domenico Buratti

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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


Holidays on May 24, 1960:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1960:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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:

  1. - Cathy's Clown
  2. - Stuck On You
  3. - Good Timin'
  4. - Greenfields
  5. - Night

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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:

  1. - Someone Else's Baby
  2. - Do You Mind?
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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:

  1. - Doggin' Around
  2. - White Silver Sands
  3. - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
  4. - All I Could Do Was Cry
  5. - Cathy's Clown

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

The most popular movies on May 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

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Peter Finch, Yvonne Mitchell, James Mason, Nigel Patrick

The Time Machine

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Quine

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

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

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

Perle by Perle Mesta with Robert Cahn

Perle

By:

Excellent condition for a 1960 copyright

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways

By:

Errol Flynn is a man well-known to millions as the greatest swashbuckler on the silver screen. He was complex and lived an adventurous life that was far beyond the scope of any of his films.

South Of The Angels by Jessamyn West

South Of The Angels

By:

The 1920's saw the birth of a novel set in the area south of Los Angeles.

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1960?

On May 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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 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.

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