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October 29, 1960 was the 303rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 29, 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 29, 1960, who was born and died on October 29, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 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 29th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1960?
- October 29, 1960: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1960?
- October 29, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1960?
What day of the week was October 29, 1960?
October 29, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1960 can also be written as 10/29/1960 in the US and as 29/10/1960 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1960:
- Chartered c46 carrying california state's football team crashes, kills 16.
- In louisville, kentucky, cassius clay (who later takes the name muhammad ali) wins his first professional fight.
- An airplane carrying the cal poly football team crashes on takeoff in toledo, ohio.
October 29, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 02:06 am.
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 29, 1960?
Famous people born on October 29, 1960:
- Finola Hughes
Finola hughes is an english actress and dancer best known for her role as anna devane on the soap opera general hospital.
- Fabiola Gianotti
Fabiola Gianotti is a physicist and the first woman to serve as the Director-General of CERN.
- Klara Zimmermann
Renowned violist known for her exceptional talent and musical interpretations.
- Thorsten Schlumberger
German footballer.
- Michael Carter
American football player and athlete.
- Marc Thiercelin
- Lídia Brondi
- José Luis Canto Sosa
- Maria Teresa Casella
- Mike Carter
- Agim Çeku
- Detlev Grabs
- Vladımır Kım
- Maria Leitner
- José Manuel Martínez Toral
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 5 months old,
or 761 months and 26 days old,
or 3312 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23188 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1960?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1960.
October 29, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1960:
- Giorgio Canuto
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1960:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1960:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 29, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
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.
How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market
By: Nicolas Darvas
Reprint of 1960 edition. Original edition in full facsimile. It is not reproduced using optical recognition software. Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian citizen, studied economics at the University of Budapest.
The House Of Five Talents
By: Louis Auchincloss
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.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
Who was the US President on October 29, 1960?
On October 29, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1960?
On October 29, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1960?
On October 29, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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.
