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December 11, 1960 was the 346th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 11, 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 December 11, 1960, who was born and died on December 11, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), 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 December 11th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 11, 1960?
- December 11, 1960: What happened on that day?
- December 11, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 11, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 11, 1960?
- December 11, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 11, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- December 11, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 11, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- December 11, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 11, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 11, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 11, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on December 11, 1960?
What day of the week was December 11, 1960?
December 11, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 346th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 11, 1960 can also be written as 12/11/1960 in the US and as 11/12/1960 in UK and Europe.
December 11, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 11, 1960:
- Black sunday - riot in algiers, 114 die.
- French forces crack down in a violent clash with protesters in french algeria during a visit by french president charles de gaulle.
- Mgm's ''the wizard of oz'' is rerun on cbs only a year after its previous telecast, thus beginning the tradition of annual telecasts of the film.
December 11, 1960: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 3 - 10
- Chicago Bears - Cleveland Browns : 0 - 42
- Dallas Cowboys - Detroit Lions : 14 - 23
- New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 17 - 3
- Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 21 - 27
December 11, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 11, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 11th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 11, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 11, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.
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Who was born on December 11, 1960?
Famous people born on December 11, 1960:
- Rachel Portman
English film composer.
- Anders Eldebrink
Swedish ice hockey player and coach.
- Mary Beth Zimmerman in Mount Vernon
Illinois, usa; lpga golfer (1987 henredon classic).
- Danny Mijovic in Belgrade
Yugoslavia; canadian tour golfer (1984 mexican).
Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:
![Nikki Sixx]()
Nikki SixxAmerican musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.
![Jean Marais]()
Jean MaraisFrench actor with handsome, rugged features.
![John Kerry]()
John KerryThis american lawyer and politician is an american politician.
![Jean-Louis Trintignant]()
Jean-Louis TrintignantHe was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.
![Hailee Steinfeld]()
Hailee SteinfeldHailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..
![Brenda Lee]()
Brenda LeeAmerican singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...
![Rita Moreno]()
Rita MorenoAward-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.
![Teri Garr]()
Teri GarrAmerican comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.
![Donna Mills]()
Donna MillsAmerican actress and producer.
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December 11, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 4 months old,
or 760 months and 7 days old,
or 3305 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23139 days old,
if you were born on December 11, 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 December 11, 1960?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 11, 1960.
December 11, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 11th?
Famous deaths on December 11th:
![Sam Cooke]()
Sam CookeAmerican singer with amazing singing talent.
![Galina Vishnevskaya]()
Galina VishnevskayaLeningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).
![Andre Braugher]()
Andre BraugherChicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).
![Arthur Mullard]()
Arthur MullardEnglish comedian (born 1910).
![Percy Kilbride]()
Percy KilbrideActor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.
- Bettey Page
Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.
- Kyrus Wong
Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.
- Ahmadou Kourouma
Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.
- Derward Powers
Award-winning journalist and author.
- Evelette Blackwell
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
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December 11, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 11, 1960:
- USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
- Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
- Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
- Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
- R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)
Observances on December 11, 1960:
- International Mountain Day
December 11, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 11, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 11, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 11, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
- Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
December 11, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 11, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
- Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey
December 11, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1960 was Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 11, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 11, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
December 11, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 11, 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
Exodus
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford
Country: United States of America
The Secret of the Purple Reef
Release year: 1960
Directed by: William Witney
Starring: Jeff Richards, Margia Dean, Peter Falk, Richard Chamberlain
The Sundowners
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns
Country: United States of America
Swiss Family Robinson
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ken Annakin
Starring: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro
Country: United States of America
December 11, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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
December 11, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 11, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Vanity Fair
By: Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee
Index 325-327 Illustrated with black-and-white photographs
The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War
By: Bruce Catton
2 volumes in original slipcase, 1960 red boards with gold letters
The Child Buyer
By: John Hersey
This story is about an investigation into Mr. Wissey Jones' activities, a stranger who visits Pequot for urgent defense business.
Mistress Of Mellyn
By: Victoria Holt
Mount Mellyn was as proud and majestic as she imagined...But what about its master, Connan TreMellyn. Martha Leigh's new employer was as charming as his name implied?
Who was the US President on December 11, 1960?
On December 11, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1960?
On December 11, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 11, 1960?
On December 11, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 11th?
December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
- 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.
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 December 1960?
December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
