Wednesday March 16, 1960: on this day

March 16, 1960 was the 76th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 16, 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 March 16, 1960, who was born and died on March 16, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Der Schwarze Kanal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 1960?


March 16, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1960 can also be written as 3/16/1960 in the US and as 16/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

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March 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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March 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 16, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 March 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 08:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Who was born on March 16, 1960?


Famous people born on March 16, 1960:

  • Jenny Eclair
    Jenny Eclair

    English comedian, actress and screenwriter.

  • Duane Sutter

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • John Hemming

    English politician and businessman.

  • Attila Kaszás
  • Zurab Azmaiparashvili
  • Kenny Bolin
  • Maria Fricioiu
  • Rick Nowels

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 2 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23409 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 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 March 16, 1960?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 16, 1960.

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March 16, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 1960:

  • Allis Chalmers

    Founder of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, a major producer of agricultural and industrial equipment.

  • Alexiya Duchess of Sparta

    Greek royal who married into the Spanish royal family.

  • Franco Michele Napolitano
  • Giuseppe Chiot
  • Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet
  • Abbie Mitchell
  • Gérard Saint

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 16th

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March 16, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 1960:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1960:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - He'll Have To Go
  3. - Wild One
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - What In The World's Come Over You

March 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Poor Me
  3. - Why
  4. - Delaware
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Lady Luck
  5. - This Magic Moment

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March 16, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 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

Breathless

Breathless

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet

Country: United States of America

The Angry Silence

The Angry Silence

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee

A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

Release year: 1960

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel, Max Croiset

A Breath of Scandal

A Breath of Scandal

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, John Gavin, Angela Lansbury

March 16, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 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:

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

March 16, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 16, 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.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

All The Day Long by Howard Spring

All The Day Long

By:

Book by Spring, Howard

A Time In Rome by Elizabeth Bowen

A Time In Rome

By:

Elizabeth Bowen's account from a time in Rome between February & Easter is not your typical guidebook. It is a description of a city, its history, its architecture, and most importantly, its people.

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

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Who was the US President on March 16, 1960?

On March 16, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 1960?

On March 16, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1960?

On March 16, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of March. 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 March 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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 March 1960?

March 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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