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Monday April 04, 1960: on this day
April 04, 1960 was the 95th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 04, 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 April 04, 1960, who was born and died on April 04, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 04, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Der Schwarze Kanal) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 4th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 04, 1960?
- April 04, 1960: What happened on that day?
- April 04, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 04, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 04, 1960?
- April 04, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 04, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- April 04, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 04, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- April 04, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 04, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 04, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 04, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on April 04, 1960?
What day of the week was April 04, 1960?
April 04, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 95th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 04, 1960 can also be written as 4/4/1960 in the US and as 4/4/1960 in UK and Europe.
April 04, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 04, 1960:
- 32nd academy awards - ben-hur, charlton heston, and simone signoret win.
- Oscar awarded to the netherlands director bert haanstra
- Project ozma begins at green bank radio astronomy center.
- France agrees to grant independence to the mali federation, a union of senegal and french sudan.
April 04, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 04, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 4th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 04, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 04, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 01:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.
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Who was born on April 04, 1960?
Famous people born on April 04, 1960:
![Hugo Weaving]()
Hugo WeavingAustralian actor known for roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
![Lorraine Toussaint]()
Lorraine ToussaintLorraine toussaint is an actress known for her roles in orange is the new black, selma, and the glorias.
- Godknows Igali
Nigerian diplomat, civil servant and technocrat.
- Jonathan Agnew
English cricketer and sportscaster.
- Jane Eaglen
English soprano.
- Scott Miller
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (game theory and the loud family).
- Bev Smith
Armstrong, british columbia -- basketball forward (1996 olympics).
- Andrew Lau
Director.
- Anna Maria Palermo
- José Peseiro
- Arild Ravndal
- Marco Calonaci
- Yolanda Barcina
- Hanna Dmytrenko
- Murray Chandler
Whose famous birthday is on April 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 4th:
![Heath Ledger]()
Heath LedgerAustralian actor.
![Natasha Lyonne]()
Natasha LyonneNatasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.
![Maya Angelou]()
Maya AngelouAmerican performer and prolific writer, poet and autobiographer.
![Christine Lahti]()
Christine LahtiVersatile actress known for her work in film and television.
![Marguerite Duras]()
Marguerite DurasAuthor of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors.
![Anthony Perkins]()
Anthony PerkinsAmerican actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).
![Bernard Campan]()
Bernard CampanHe is a french actor and director.
![Craig Nelson]()
Craig NelsonCraig nelson is an american tv actor known for his role as hayden fox in the tv series 'coach'.
![Jill Scott]()
Jill ScottJill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and powerful vocals.
![Barry Pepper]()
Barry PepperCanadian producer and actor.
April 04, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years and 20 days old,
or 768 months and 20 days old,
or 3342 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23396 days old,
if you were born on April 04, 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 April 04, 1960?
There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 4th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1960.
April 04, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 04, 1960:
- Schön Weber
Expressionist painter known for his vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
- Francesco Petroni
- Vanni Sacco
What famous deaths happened on April 4th?
Famous deaths on April 4th:
![Gloria Swanson]()
Gloria SwansonGloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
![Faith Domergue]()
Faith DomergueAmerican actress (d. 1999).
![Ginny Simms]()
Ginny SimmsAmerican singer and actress known for her radio and film appearances.
![Edgar Buchanan]()
Edgar BuchananActor (uncle joe -petticoat junction), is killed at 77.
![Priscilla Lane]()
Priscilla LaneUnited states -- actresses (arsenic & old lace).
![Al Lewis]()
Al LewisAmerican songwriter (born in 1901).
![Jacqueline Logan]()
Jacqueline LoganSilent film actress, dies at the age of 78.
![Brad Johnson]()
Brad JohnsonActor (annie oakley), dies at age 56.
- Martin Luther King
Jr.
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April 04, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 04, 1960:
- Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
- Lesotho - Heroes' Day
- Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- World Rat Day
- International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Saints celebrated on April 04, 1960:
- Saint Hildebert of Ghent (died 752)
- Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
April 04, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 04, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.
April 04, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 04, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
- Paul Anka - Puppy Love
- Bobby Rydell - Wild One
- Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
- Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.
April 04, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 04, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'
April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.
April 04, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 04, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
- Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
- The Drifters - This Magic Moment
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
April 04, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 04, 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
The Fugitive Kind
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani, Maureen Stapleton
Country: United States of America
The Cloud-Capped Star
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ritwik Ghatak
Starring: Supriya Choudhury, Anil Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Bijon Bhattacharya
Peeping Tom
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michael Powell
Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley
Country: United States of America
The Unforgiven
Release year: 1960
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Audrey Hepburn, Audie Murphy, John Saxon
Country: United States of America
April 04, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 04, 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:
Der schwarze Kanal
Release year: 1960
Strife
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Tiffany Warren
Here Come the Girls
Release year: 1960
April 04, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 04, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Meyer Berger'S New York
By: Meyer Berger
Meyer (Mike) Berger is one of the most important journalists of the century. He was a reporter and columnist at The New York Times for 30 years. In 1950, he received the Pulitzer Prize.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
No Room In The Ark
By: Alan Moorehead
GALLIPOLI AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION beautifully describe the excitement and mystery surrounding Africa's primitive tribes and wild animals.
Trustee From The Toolroom
By: Nevil Shute
Keith Steward is appointed trustee to his little niece after his sister's boat gets lost in the Pacific. He must save his niece from being left homeless by embarking on an adventure.
Who was the US President on April 04, 1960?
On April 04, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1960?
On April 04, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 04, 1960?
On April 04, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 4th?
April 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of April. 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 April 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-present), 2019 western libya offensive. the libyan national army continues to advance on tripoli, the capital of libya. they have captured gharyan with little resistance. general khalifa haitar ordered the lna's seize of tripoli. this prompted the tripoli-based presidential council (which is responsible for general mobilization) to call for a general mobilization.
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: shin bet and israeli defence forces announce that eleven members of the palestinian islamic jihad terrorist group off gaza's coast were arrested. they are suspected of plotting an attack against the israeli navy.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 83 people are killed and many more injured in a toxic gas attack allegedly carried out by syrian warplanes. (the globe and mail).
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 April 1960?
April 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
