Saturday December 17, 1960: on this day
About December 17th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: La Plume de Ma Tante closes at Royale Theater NYC after 835 performances
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1960 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Milla Jovovich, John Abraham
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
More about December 17th, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1960.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1960?
- December 17, 1960: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1960?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1960?
- December 17, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1960?
What day of the week was December 17, 1960?
December 17, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1960 can also be written as 12/17/1960 in the US and as 17/12/1960 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1960:
- La plume de ma tante closes at royale theater nyc after 835 performances
- Take me along closes at shubert theater nyc after 448 performances
- 1960 munich convair 340 crash: 20 passengers and crew on board as well as 32 people on the ground are killed.
- Troops loyal to emperor haile selassie in ethiopia crush the coup that began december 13, returning power to their leader upon his return from brazil. haile selassie absolves his son of any guilt.
December 17, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 17, 1960: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 35 - 21
December 17, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 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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Birth chart on this day
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December 17, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 05:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.
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Who was born on December 17, 1960?
Famous people born on December 17, 1960:
- Miroslav Kalousek
Czech politician who served as Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic.
- Kay Burley
Kay Burley is a British television newsreader and presenter.
- Moreno Argentin
Italian cyclist.
- Ljiljana Ljubisic
- Michael Puleo
- Rita Rabassini
- Marin Rajkov
- Pedro Rebolledo
- Tilly Vosburgh
- Arturo Villone
- Tino Iannuzzi
- Tarako
- Gian Piero Ventrone
- Marin Raïkov (Марин Райков Николов)
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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How old is someone born on December 17, 1960?
Someone born on December 17, 1960 is:
63 years 5 months old,
or 761 months and 18 days old,
or 3311 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23180 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1960?
There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1960.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
December 17, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1960:
- Abebe Aregai
- Tonino Agodi
- Fred Lauer
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Johnny Horton - North To Alaska
December 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
- Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey
December 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
- Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
December 17, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 17, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
December 17, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lovely Ambition
By: Mary Ellen Chase
"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.
The Child Buyer
By: John Hersey
This story is about an investigation into Mr. Wissey Jones' activities, a stranger who visits Pequot for urgent defense business.
The House Of Five Talents
By: Louis Auchincloss
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.
The Conscience Of A Conservative
By: Barry Goldwater
2011 Reprint of the 1960 Edition. Original edition in full facsimile. Not reproduced using optical recognition software. Goldwater published "The Conscience Of A Conservative" in the year he was born.
How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market
By: Nicolas Darvas
Reprint of 1960 edition. Original edition in full facsimile. It is not reproduced using optical recognition software. Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian citizen, studied economics at the University of Budapest.
Who was the US President on December 17, 1960?
On December 17, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1960?
On December 17, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1960?
On December 17, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1960?
December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
