Wednesday October 26, 1960: on this day

October 26, 1960 was the 300th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1960, who was born and died on October 26, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 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 26th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1960?


October 26, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 300th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1960 can also be written as 10/26/1960 in the US and as 26/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

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October 26, 1960: What happened on that day?


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October 26, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th 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 26, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 11:46 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 26, 1960?


Famous people born on October 26, 1960:

  • Patrick Breen
    Patrick Breen

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Philippe Briand

    French politician and member of the national assembly of france.

  • Jon Rodden

    American military.

  • Walker Russell

    Former NBA player known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.

  • Brian Hansen

    Nfl punter (ny jets).

  • Mark Schultz

    Athlete.

  • June Brigman

    American comic book artist.

  • Takashi Sekizuka
  • Joseph Vũ Văn Thiên
  • Carlo Lucarelli
  • Chiang Tai-Chuan
  • Boris Čuchlov
  • Roberto Gallozzi
  • Amos Genish
  • Luca Pani

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 22 days old,

or 3307 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23155 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 26, 1960?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1960:

  • Toshizō Nishio

    Japanese general (d. 1960).

  • Pat Ballard
  • Erik Peterson
  • Pavel Petrovič Petrov-Bytov

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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


Holidays on October 26, 1960:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 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 26, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 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:

  1. - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
  2. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  3. - The Twist
  4. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  5. - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 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:

  1. - Tell Laura I Love Her
  2. - Only The Lonely
  3. - As Long As He Needs Me
  4. - Nine Times Out Of Ten
  5. - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 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:

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  3. - Georgia On My Mind
  4. - Chain Gang
  5. - A Fool In Love

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

The most popular movies on October 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

North to Alaska

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

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

The Plunderers

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jeff Chandler, John Saxon, Dolores Hart, Marsha Hunt

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

Michael Shayne

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

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

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

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

The Liberal Hour by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Liberal Hour

By:

This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.

The House Of Five Talents by Louis Auchincloss

The House Of Five Talents

By:

Here's the portrait in gilt of Julius Millinder and his family, through five generations of love, ambition, and success... Julius Millinder was educated in the golden age robber barons.

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1960?

On October 26, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 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.

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Wednesday October 26, 1960