Sunday May 01, 1960: on this day

May 01, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1960 can also be written as 5/1/1960 in the US and as 1/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Here's what happened on May 01, 1960:

• Russia shoots down american pilot francis gary powers' u-2 spy plane over sverdlovsk.
• Pancho gonzalez retires from tennis.
• Cold war: u-2 incident: francis gary powers, in a lockheed u-2 spyplane, is shot down over the sverdlovsk oblast, soviet union, sparking a diplomatic crisis.
• Formation of the western indian states of gujarat and maharashtra.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1960

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Famous people born on May 01, 1960:

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Nyna Warshawski

  Nyna Warshawski is a Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively on social and political issues.

• Stevey Robbins

  Renowned motivational speaker and author.

• Nohea Kalani

  Nohea Kalani is a Hawaiian artist known for her vibrant and colorful paintings that celebrate the natural beauty of the islands.

• Owin Patel

  Owin Patel is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Duong Khac Linh

  Duong Khac Linh is a Vietnamese sculptor whose works are renowned for their intricate and thought-provoking designs.

• Carleta Gutierrez

  Carleta Gutierrez was a renowned author who wrote several award-winning novels and short stories.

• Timothea Dubois

  Timothea Dubois is a French philanthropist known for her work in supporting education and healthcare initiatives in developing countries.

• Azriella Rosenberg

  Azriella Rosenberg is an Israeli scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy research.

• Clemie Johnson

  Clemie Johnson was a professional baseball player who played in the MLB during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Ladiamond Robinson

  Ladiamond Robinson is a renowned professor of African American studies and a respected author.

• Ezechiel Ntsepe

  Ezechiel Ntsepe is a South African journalist and editor who has worked for various media outlets in the country.

• Pantelis Polychronidis

  A contemporary Greek poet whose work is known for its lyrical and introspective style.

• Broderic Castillo

  Broderic Castillo is a renowned Mexican-American sculptor who works primarily in bronze and stone.

• Mohanad Najjar

  Mohanad Najjar is a Lebanese sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations that explore themes of human connection and the...

• Kalimah Jamil

  Kalimah Jamil is a Bangladeshi playwright known for her socially conscious and politically engaged works.

• Steve Cauthen

  American jockey who won 1,704 races between 1976 and 1977.

• Camey Takahashi

  Camey Takahashi is a Japanese-American poet whose work explores themes of nature, spirituality, and cultural identity.

• Monserrate Hernández

  Monserrate Hernández is a Puerto Rican educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education in her community.

• Lavi Levavi

  Lavi Levavi is an Israeli politician who has served as a member of the Knesset for the Likud party since 2009.

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

• Ajith Kumar

  Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

• Anushka Sharma

  Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

• Tim McGraw

  Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

• Jamie Dornan

  Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

• Joanna Lumley

  British actress, born in kashmir.

• Danielle Darrieux

  French actress and actress.

• Catherine Frot

  French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

• Julie Benz

  Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

• Rita Coolidge

  Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

• Glenn Ford

  Canadian-american actor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1960?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1960.

Famous people died on May 01, 1960:

• Charles Holden

  The bristol central library was designed by an english architect (d. 1960).

• Hugh Jones
• Pietro Piselli
• Tom Fillingham

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

• Madeleine Lebeau

  Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

• Steve Reeves

  American physical culturist.

• Marion Mack

  Actress (general).

• Glenda Farrell

  Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

• Olympia Dukakis

  American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

• Hylda Baker

  English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

• Ayrton Senna

  Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

• Antonin Dvořák

  Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

• Daved Goldberg

  Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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Holidays on May 01, 1960:

• Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
• Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
• United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
• Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
• Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
• Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
• May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
• Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1960:

• Saint James the Less.
• Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
• Saint Florine
• Saint Augustin Schoeffer
• Saint Theodulf.
• Saint Andeol.
• Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
• Saint Jeremiah.
• Saint Philip the Apostle.
• Saint Brieuc.

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
3. Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
4. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
5. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
4. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
5. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)