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August 02, 1960 was the 215th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 02, 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 02, 1960, who was born and died on August 02, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1960?
- August 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1960?
- August 02, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1960?
What day of the week was August 02, 1960?
August 02, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1960 can also be written as 8/2/1960 in the US and as 2/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 02, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 02:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.
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Who was born on August 02, 1960?
Famous people born on August 02, 1960:
- Linda Fratianne
American professional figure skater.
- David Yow
American singer-songwriter (scratch acid the jesus lizard and qui).
- Seth Lloyd
Known for his work on quantum computing and quantum-mechanical engineering systems.
- Todd Wagner
Co-founder of Broadcast.
- Neal Morse
American singer and keyboard player (spock’s beard transatlantic yellow material custard, and flying colors).
- Apollonia [Patricia Kotero] in Santa Monica
California, usa; actress ("purple rain").
- Mona Schulz
She is an american psychiatrist and medical intuition.
- Olivier Gruner
- Virginie Ledieu
- Isabel Salgado
- Fabio Rampelli
- Wendy Finerman
- Joar Vaadal
- Antonello Orlando
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
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Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
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Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
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Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 17 days old,
or 3324 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23271 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1960?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1960.
August 02, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1960:
- Bob Gutowski
- Jules Lowie
- Francesca French
- Peter Mole
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
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August 02, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1960:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
August 02, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 02, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 02, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 02, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
- Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
August 02, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 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
Black Sunday
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani
Country: United States of America
Ocean's Eleven
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Country: United States of America
It Started in Naples
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica, Marietto
Song Without End
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Charles Vidor, George Cukor
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Capucine, Geneviève Page, Patricia Morison
August 02, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
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
My Sister Eileen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
August 02, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Enemy Within
By: Robert F. Kennedy
This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.
The Good Years
By: Walter Lord
1900-1914 These were the years of T.R. Trust busting, "the whole dinner pail", the Model T Ford, Wright Brothers' flying machine; "400", the Bunny Hug, and Turkey Trot were all part of this trust busting.
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.
Set This House On Fire
By: William Styron
Mason Flagg, Peter Leverett's old friend in Italy, was found dead the day after he had met him. Peter was both distraught and angry during the hours leading to Mason's death.
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 August 02, 1960?
On August 02, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1960?
On August 02, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1960?
On August 02, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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.
