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Monday October 24, 1960: on this day
October 24, 1960 was the 298th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 24, 1960, who was born and died on October 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita) by Brenda Lee), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. No Man'S Island) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1960?
- October 24, 1960: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1960?
- October 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1960?
What day of the week was October 24, 1960?
October 24, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 298th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1960 can also be written as 10/24/1960 in the US and as 24/10/1960 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 1960:
- Disaster on ussr (baikonoer) launch pad, kills missile expert nedelin & team (165 die-unconfirmed); ussr claims killed in plane crash
- Nedelin catastrophe: an r-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the soviet union's baikonur cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100. among the dead is field marshal mitrofan nedelin, whose death is reported to have occurred in a plane crash
- A large rocket explodes on the launch pad at the baikonur cosmodrome, killing at least 90 people of the soviet space program.
October 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 10:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.
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Who was born on October 24, 1960?
Famous people born on October 24, 1960:
- Ian Baker-Finch
Nambour (queensland) -- pga golfer (1991 british open).
- Joachim Winkelhock
German race car driver.
- Jaime Garzón
Colombian activist and lawyer for journalists (d. 1999).
- BD Wong
American actor.
- Carolien de Windt
Suriname -- dutch singer (mai tai).
- Wolfgang Güllich
German rock climber (d. 1992).
- Dennis Anderson
- Christoph Schlingensief
- Bob MacKinnon
- Ljube Boškoski
- Sergej Pyž'janov
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
October 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 6 months old,
or 762 months and 1 day old,
or 3313 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23194 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1960?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1960.
October 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1960:
- Yevgeny Ostashev
The test pilot of rocket, participant in the launch of the first artificial earth satellite, lenin prize winner, candidate of technical...
- Zachar Markovič Agranenko
- Hans Boelsen
- Kaarlo Soinio
- Mitrofán Nedelin
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th
October 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1960:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1960:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1960 was I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita) by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
October 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
- Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
- Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
- Adam Faith - How About That
October 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
October 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 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
North to Alaska
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian
Country: United States of America
BUtterfield 8
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Daniel Mann
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill
Country: United States of America
The Plunderers
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Joseph Pevney
Starring: Jeff Chandler, John Saxon, Dolores Hart, Marsha Hunt
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker
Country: United States of America
October 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
No Man's Island
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ferenc Török
Paul of Tarsus
Release year: 1960
Klondike
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones
The Westerner
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sam Peckinpah
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Brian Keith
Country: United States of America
Michael Shayne
Release year: 1960
October 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Good Years
By: Walter Lord
1900-1914 These were the years of T.R. Trust busting, "the whole dinner pail", the Model T Ford, Wright Brothers' flying machine; "400", the Bunny Hug, and Turkey Trot were all part of this trust busting.
The Liberal Hour
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.
The Dean'S Watch
By: Elizabeth Goudge
A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …
Baseball Is A Funny Game
By: Joe Garagiola
What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?
Who was the US President on October 24, 1960?
On October 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1960?
On October 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1960?
On October 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1960?
October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
