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August 31, 1960 was the 244th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1960, who was born and died on August 31, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1960?
- August 31, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1960?
- August 31, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1960?
What day of the week was August 31, 1960?
August 31, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 244th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1960 can also be written as 8/31/1960 in the US and as 31/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1960:
- Agricultural hall of fame established.
August 31, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 01:55 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 31, 1960?
Famous people born on August 31, 1960:
- Seyed Hassan Nasrallah
Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Vali Ionescu
Romanian long jumper.
- Chris Whitley
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2005).
- Blake Nelson
- Martin McGaughey
- Uwe Wessel
- Hassan Nasrallah (حسن نصر الله)
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
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Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 7 months old,
or 763 months and 20 days old,
or 3320 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23243 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1960?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1960.
August 31, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1960:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1960:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Night They Burned The Mountain
By: Thomas A. Dooley
Thomas Dooley Hardcover 1960, The Night They Burned the Mountain
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.
Baseball Is A Funny Game
By: Joe Garagiola
What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?
Who was the US President on August 31, 1960?
On August 31, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1960?
On August 31, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1960?
On August 31, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
