Monday February 08, 1960: on this day

February 08, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1960 can also be written as 2/8/1960 in the US and as 8/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Here's what happened on February 08, 1960:

• Us congress opens hearings looking into payola.
• Boston celtics' bill russell becomes first nba player with 50 rebounds (51).
• Queen elizabeth ii of the united kingdom issues an order-in-council, stating that she and her family would be known as the house of windsor, and that her descendants will take the name ''mountbatten-windsor''.
• The first eight brass star plaques are installed in the hollywood walk of fame.
• Queen elizabeth ii issues an order-in-council, proclaiming the house of windsor and declaring that her descendants will take the name mountbatten-windsor.[48]
• The hollywood walk of fame is founded.

February 08, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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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 08, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:57 pm and setting at 04:36 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1960

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Famous people born on February 08, 1960:

• Carmeline Fitzgerald

  Carmeline Fitzgerald is an acclaimed Irish playwright whose works have been performed on stages around the world, often exploring themes of...

• Lannis Blackwood

  Lannis Blackwood is a renowned sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations that blend modern and traditional techniques.

• Dino Ciccarelli

  Canadian ice hockey player known for his goal-scoring ability.

• Benigno Aquino III

  Former President of the Philippines who focused on economic reform and anti-corruption measures.

• Stuart Hamm

  Stuart Hamm is a renowned bassist who has worked with many famous musicians.

• Alfred Gusenbauer

  Austrian career politician, who spent his entire professional life working for the social democratic party of austria (spa) or as a...

• Linda Fratianne in Los Angeles

  California, usa; figure skater (olympics-silver-1980).

• Alex Scott

  British horse trainer.

• Dino Ciccarelli in Ontario

  Canada; nhl right-wing (minnesota north stars and washington capitals).

• Domenico Procacci

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

• James Dean

  American actor.

• Gary Coleman

  Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

• Mathilda May

  French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

• Lana Turner

  American actress, onscreen since 1937.

• Nick Nolte

  American actor.

• Jack Lemmon

  American actor.

• Mary Steenburgen

  Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

• Seth Green

  Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

• John Williams

  English-american actor (b. 1903).

• Paul Wight

  American professional wrestler.

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Someone born on February 08, 1960 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 26 days old,

or 3356 weeks

or 23492 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1960?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1960.

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Famous people died on February 08, 1960:

• Alveria Spina

  Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Giles Gilbert Scott

  Giles Gilbert Scott was a renowned British architect who designed iconic buildings such as the Battersea Power Station and the red telephone...

• J. L. Austin

  English philosopher and academic (b. 1911).

• John Langshaw Austin

  British philosopher (born 1911).

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

• Robert Conrad

  American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

• Del Shannon

  American singer and songwriter.

• George Dolenz

  American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

• Jmarion Henderson

  Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

• Czar Peter I

  Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

• Peter the Great

  Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

• Joseth Priestley

  Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

• Zacharius Janssen

  Invented the first compound microscope.

• Cem Karaca

  Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

• Halvor Laxness

  Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

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Holidays on February 08, 1960:

• Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
• Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
• Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1960:

• Saint Jerome Emiliani.
• Saint Juventius
• Saint Mengold of Huy
• Saint Jacoba (d.1239)

February 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
2. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
3. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When
4. Marty Robbins - El Paso
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

February 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 08, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 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 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
3. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
4. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man