Friday 4 March 1960
It was Friday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on March 4, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Thierry Pastor and Russell Todd in Troy.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith.
In UK Running Bear by Johnny Preston was in the top 5 hits.
Purple Noon, directed by René Clément, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Hudson's Bay.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Saint Efrem
- Catholicism - Commemoration of Saint Lucius I, pope, martyr.
- Saint Peter of Pappacarbone.
- Saint Lucius I.
- Saint Pierre de Cluny.
- Feast day of Humbert III of Savoy.
- Saint Basil and his Companions.
- Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, bishop of Saint Andrew's, and his Companions.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Casimir, patron saint of Lithuania.
- United States - Inauguration Day (1789 - 1933)
- St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada - Charter Day (1881)
- Vermont - Admission Day (1791).
- Pennsylvania - Charter Day (1681).
- Wales - Feast day of Rhiannon, Celtic Moon Goddess.
- Feast day of Saint Placide Viel.
Famous Birthdays:
- Thierry Pastor: Algerian-French singer-songwriter.
- Russell Todd in Troy: New York, USA; actor (Dr Jamie Frame - Another World).
- Kazimierz Matuszny: Polish politician.
- Iain Hesford: Zambian-English footballer and coach (d. 2014).
- Reggie McElroy: NFL tackle (Denver Broncos).
- John Mugabi: Ugandan boxer.
- Christina Sussiek: German long jumper and sprinter.
- Mykelti Williamson: American actor and director.
- Mikko Kuustonen: Finnish singer and songwriter.
Famous Deaths:
- Herbert O'Conor: 51st Governor of the US State of Maryland (Born 1896).
- Leonard Warren: American opera singer.
Facts:
- Lucille Ball files for divorce from Desi Arnaz.
- French freighter 'La Coubre' explodes in Havana, Cuba killing 100. Fidel Castro blames the U.S.
- American baritone singer Leonard Warren dies of a massive stroke during a performance of Verdi's La Forza del Destino at the New York's Metropolitan Opera.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1960?
- LIFE: Winter Olympics ski jump
- Time: Patricia Nixon, wife of Republican presidential candidate
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7655
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1960
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
- Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
- Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You
- Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- The Everly Brothers - Let It Be Me
- Dinah Washington - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Bobby Rydell - Wild One
Top #10 R&B songs
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
- B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
- The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Adam Faith - Poor Me
- Anthony Newley - Why
- Perry Como - Delaware
- Theme From 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Joy Of Music
(Amadeus). This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience
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Fuel For The Flame
An imaginary island on the Equator has suddenly achieved importance through the discovery of oil - what will happen to the men and women living under the tensions of life on
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