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August 30, 1960 was the 243rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1960, who was born and died on August 30, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Rocco and His Brothers, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series (e.g. The Tall Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1960?
- August 30, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1960?
- August 30, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1960?
What day of the week was August 30, 1960?
August 30, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1960 can also be written as 8/30/1960 in the US and as 30/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1960:
- Boston 2nd baseman pete runnels goes 6-for-7
- East germany imposes a partial blockade on west berlin
August 30, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 12:56 am.
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 30, 1960?
Famous people born on August 30, 1960:
- Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015.
- Gerard Collins
Gerard Collins is an award-winning journalist who has covered major global events.
- Geoffrey Cox
British Conservative Party politician and barrister.
- Ben Bradshaw
English journalist and politician, secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
- Gary Gordon
American sergeant, medal of honor recipient (d. 1993).
- Guy A. Lepage
Canadian comedian and producer.
- Chalino Sanchez
Mexican musician (born 1960).
- Vic Wilk
Los angeles, california -- nike golfer (1994 nike tennessee open).
- Sha Guoli
- Antonino Maggiore
- Bako Sahakyan
- Rik Samaey
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 7 months old,
or 763 months and 26 days old,
or 3321 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23249 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1960?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1960.
August 30, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1960:
- Jimmy Slattery
- István Szőnyi
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1960:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1960:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Bobby Rydell - Volare
August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Apache
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
August 30, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Rocco and His Brothers
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Starring: Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Claudia Cardinale
Country: United States of America
La notte
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki
Country: United States of America
Let's Make Love
Release year: 1960
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Tony Randall, Frankie Vaughan
Country: United States of America
Piccadilly Third Stop
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Wolf Rilla
Starring: Terence Morgan, Yôko Tani, John Crawford, Mai Zetterling
Colossus and the Amazon Queen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Vittorio Sala
Starring: Dorian Gray, Rod Taylor, Gianna Maria Canale, Ed Fury
August 30, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:
The Tall Man
Release year: 1960
Written by: Samuel A. Peeples
Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager
Country: United States of America
Insight
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Livi Zheng, Ken Zheng
Lady for a Day
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Frank Capra
Full Circle
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula
St. Ives
Release year: 1960
August 30, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The View From The Fortieth Floor
By: Theodore H. White
An empire of totters - its survival was a threat to the careers of thousands upon thousands of employees and the savings of small stockholders. The cold ambitions of the shrewd remained after its demise.
The Last Temptation Of Christ
By: Nikos Kazantzakis
The international bestseller about Jesus Christ's life and death. The Last Temptation of Christ has been hailed as a masterpiece worldwide by critics. It is a massive reinterpretation of Gospels.
The Strategy Of Peace
By: John F. Kennedy
"The statements in this volume are my attempt to clarify to myself and others my thoughts about the most important questions of foreign policy.
The Lovely Ambition
By: Mary Ellen Chase
"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.
The Liberal Hour
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.
Who was the US President on August 30, 1960?
On August 30, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1960?
On August 30, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1960?
On August 30, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
