Sunday February 28, 1960: on this day

February 28, 1960 was the 59th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1960, who was born and died on February 28, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 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. Strife) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1960?


February 28, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1960 can also be written as 2/28/1960 in the US and as 28/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1960:

  • 8th winter olympic games close at squaw valley, colorado
  • Us wins olympics hockey gold medal by defeating czechoslovakia 9-4.
  • Mickey wright wins lpga tampa golf open.

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February 28, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:32 am and setting at 09:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Who was born on February 28, 1960?


Famous people born on February 28, 1960:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Alif Saleem

    Alif Saleem is a leading scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Sender Meir

    Award-winning investigative journalist with a focus on environmental issues.

  • Richard Ramirez

    Richard ramirez, also known as the night stalker, was an american serial killer and rapist who terrorized los angeles in the mid-1980s.

  • Alvon Sharma

    Alvon Sharma is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of number theory and combinatorics.

  • Maezie Dupont

    Maezie Dupont is a renowned French painter known for her vibrant and abstract expressionist works.

  • Jove Nakamura

    Jove Nakamura was a renowned Japanese poet known for his minimalist and contemplative style.

  • Elania Fernandez

    Elania Fernandez is a renowned Mexican sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Arvle Marshall

    Renowned war correspondent who covered conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.

  • Calven Stein

    Calven Stein is a renowned German photographer, celebrated for his striking black-and-white landscape and architectural photographs.

  • Giomar Cipriani

    Talented sculptor specializing in contemporary art.

  • Allah Nawaz

    Allah Nawaz is a Pakistani astronomer known for his contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Leomia Moses

    Notable biologist specializing in marine biology and conservation efforts.

  • Pearlina Müller

    Pearlina Müller is a renowned chemist who has made significant contributions to the development of new materials and sustainable energy...

  • Jerl Walters

    Jerl Walters is a contemporary American photographer known for his documentary-style portraits and landscapes.

  • Ezella Gutierrez

    Ezella Gutierrez is a respected politician who has served in various government positions, advocating for the rights of marginalized...

  • Eulamae Henderson

    Known for her innovative marketing strategies.

  • Layson Eriksson

    Layson Eriksson is a renowned Swedish photographer specializing in nature and landscape photography.

  • Aydn Özbek

    Aydn Özbek is a Turkish journalist and author who has written for several Turkish newspapers and magazines.

  • Onya Dubois

    Onya Dubois was a French poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

  • Paul Krugman
    Paul Krugman

    American economist and nobel prize winner in academic economics.

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February 28, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 1 day old,

or 3343 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23406 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 1960?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1960.

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February 28, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1960:

  • Bacilio Cascante

    Bacilio Cascante was a renowned Costa Rican painter known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life.

  • Adabella Dubois

    Adabella Dubois was a French poet who wrote lyrical poems exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

  • Earsie Williamson

    Earsie Williamson was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentary-style portraits and landscapes.

  • F S Flint

    British translator/poet (imagist movement), died at 74.

  • Jonathan Hale

    Actor (blondie) shoots himself at 68.

  • Carlo Ponte
  • Francesco Marchini Camia
  • Alberto Nicola Gualano
  • Giuseppe Brega

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1960:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1960:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Poor Me
  4. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  5. - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 28, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Sweet Sixteen
  3. - Just A Little Bit
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Teen Angel

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February 28, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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

Home from the Hill

Home from the Hill

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker, George Peppard, George Hamilton

Conspiracy of Hearts

Conspiracy of Hearts

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Lilli Palmer, Sylvia Syms, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis

Tea for Two

Tea for Two

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Eve Arden

Too Soon to Love

Too Soon to Love

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Rush

Starring: Jennifer West, Richard Evans, Warren Parker, Ralph Manza

February 28, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

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

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

February 28, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

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Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

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(Amadeus). This classic book is Bernstein's best collection of conversations about the meaning and wonder music. Music lovers who want to live the music they love will find this book invaluable.

Grant Moves South by Bruce Catton

Grant Moves South

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Bruce's Civil War history is a highly acclaimed account of the controversial Union commander and complex man who ensured the fall of the Confederacy.

Two Weeks In Another Town by Irwin Shaw

Two Weeks In Another Town

By:

John Andrus, a struggling actor, gets his last chance to make it big with a memorable Roman holiday. John Andrus was severely injured in World War II. Andrus is marred by a scar on his face and burdened with a …

Ourselves To Know by John O'Hara

Ourselves To Know

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"HAVE YOU EVER HAAD AN AFFAIR w/ANOTHER MAN?" ROBERT MILLHOUSER QUESTIONED HIS WIFE. "YES, I HAVE," SHE TOLD ROBERT MILLHOUSER BRUTALLY...

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1960?

On February 28, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1960?

On February 28, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1960?

On February 28, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1960?

February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Sunday February 28, 1960