Friday August 26, 1960: on this day

August 26, 1960 was the 239th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 26, 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 August 26, 1960, who was born and died on August 26, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1960?


August 26, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1960 can also be written as 8/26/1960 in the US and as 26/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 26, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 26, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:26 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Who was born on August 26, 1960?


Famous people born on August 26, 1960:

  • Wanda De Jesus
    Wanda De Jesus

    American actress.

  • Ola Ray

    St. louis, missouri -- playmate (19 jun 1980) / actress (thriller).

  • Branford Marsalis

    American saxophonist (buckshot lefonque), composer and bandleader.

  • Nancy Martinez

    Canadian-born singer.

  • Eric Fottorino
  • Mauro Valeri
  • Diego Piacentini
  • Riccardo Ruggiero
  • Massimo Galli
  • Tim Johnson
  • Alejandro Sánchez Camacho

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 2 days old,

or 3317 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23225 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1960?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1960.

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August 26, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1960:

  • Mark Hambourg

    Composer dies at 81.

  • Anatolij Fëdorovič Kapustinskij
  • Knud Enemark

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

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August 26, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1960:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
  3. - Walk -- Don't Run
  4. - The Twist
  5. - I'm Sorry

August 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Tease
  2. - Apache
  3. - Shakin' All Over
  4. - Mess Of Blues
  5. - Because They're Young

August 26, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Kiddio
  4. - Finger Poppin' Time
  5. - This Bitter Earth

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August 26, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 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 Crowded Sky

The Crowded Sky

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., John Kerr

Les vieux de la vieille

Les vieux de la vieille

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gilles Grangier

Starring: Pierre Fresnay, Jean Gabin, Noël-Noël, Bruno Balp

Sex Kittens Go to College

Sex Kittens Go to College

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Albert Zugsmith

Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Tuesday Weld, Mijanou Bardot, Mickey Shaughnessy

G.I. Blues

G.I. Blues

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas

Country: United States of America

August 26, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:

Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Frank Capra

Full Circle

Full Circle

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1960

August 26, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

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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.

Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman

Mr. Citizen

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315 pages - photo illustrated

Water Of Life by Henry Morton Robinson

Water Of Life

By:

Three generations of an Indiana family experience the impact of whiskey-making

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

By:

Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

Watcher In The Shadows by Geoffrey Household

Watcher In The Shadows

By:

The acclaimed author ROGUE MALE has written a deadly chase through the English countryside. Charles Dennim was a double agent for Britain in Nazi Germany during World War II.

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Who was the US President on August 26, 1960?

On August 26, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1960?

On August 26, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1960?

On August 26, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. 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 August 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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 August 1960?

August 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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Friday August 26, 1960