Sunday October 02, 1960: on this day

About October 2nd, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: Louise Suggs wins LPGA San Antonio Civitan Golf Tournament
  • Day of the week: October 2nd, 1960 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Avery Brooks, Ayumi Hamasaki
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis
  • #1 UK song: Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

More about October 2nd, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on October 2nd, 1960.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1960?


October 02, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 276th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1960 can also be written as 10/2/1960 in the US and as 2/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

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October 02, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1960:

  • Louise suggs wins lpga san antonio civitan golf tournament

October 02, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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October 02, 1960: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 7 - 42
  • Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 9 - 28
  • Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 9 - 13
  • New York Giants - St. Louis Cardinals : 35 - 14
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 20 - 28

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October 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 05:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Who was born on October 02, 1960?


Famous people born on October 02, 1960:

  • Gianfranco Stevanin

    The monster of terrazzo is an italian serial killer.

  • Glenn Anderson

    Canadian ice hockey player, and sportscaster.

  • Terence Winter

    Terence winter is a writer best known for creating the acclaimed tv series 'boardwalk empire' and for his work on 'the sopranos'.

  • Joe Sacco

    Maltese-American cartoonist known for his graphic novels and comics journalism.

  • Django Bates

    English musician and composer.

  • Dereck Whittenburg

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Johan Lammerts

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Tom Schweich

    American politician and lawyer 36th state auditor missouri (d.2015).

  • Al Connelly

    Canadian guitarist and singer (glass tiger).

  • Chuck Pagano

    Coach.

  • Glenn Anderson in Vancouver

    British columbia, canada.

  • Robbie Nevil

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Lothar Schlapp

    German footballer.

  • Shinji Aramaki
  • Massimo Gramellini
  • Fabio Colombo

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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How old is someone born on October 02, 1960?


Someone born on October 02, 1960 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 17 days old,

or 3320 weeks

or 23240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1960?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1960.

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October 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1960:

  • Jaroslav Doubrava

    Composer dies at 51.

  • François Blanchy
  • Claro M. Recto

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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October 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1960:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1960:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Chain Gang
  4. - Mr. Custer
  5. - A Million To One

October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tell Laura I Love Her
  2. - Only The Lonely
  3. - As Long As He Needs Me
  4. - Nine Times Out Of Ten
  5. - How About That

October 02, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - The Twist
  4. - A Fool In Love
  5. - My Dearest Darling

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October 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 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

Spartacus

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton

Country: United States of America

The Huns

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sergio Grieco

Starring: Chelo Alonso, Jacques Sernas, Folco Lulli, Philippe Hersent

Sunrise at Campobello

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue

Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen

Seven Ways from Sundown

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Audie Murphy, Barry Sullivan, Venetia Stevenson, John McIntire

October 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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 Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

Our House

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns

The Tall Man

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager

Country: United States of America

Insight

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Livi Zheng, Ken Zheng

October 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The House Of Five Talents by Louis Auchincloss

The House Of Five Talents

By:

Here's the portrait in gilt of Julius Millinder and his family, through five generations of love, ambition, and success... Julius Millinder was educated in the golden age robber barons.

Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman

Mr. Citizen

By:

315 pages - photo illustrated

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

Before You Go by Jerome Weidman

Before You Go

By:

The family of Sarno, who has a long history of practicing alternative medicine called 'cupping,' is deeply rooted in New York's Lower East Side.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

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Who was the US President on October 02, 1960?

On October 02, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1960?

On October 02, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1960?

On October 02, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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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 October 1960?

October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2, 1960