Friday February 05, 1960: on this day

February 05, 1960 was the 36th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 05, 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 February 05, 1960, who was born and died on February 05, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Running Bear by Johnny Preston), movies (e.g. The Virgin Spring, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Strife) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1960?


February 05, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 36th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1960 can also be written as 2/5/1960 in the US and as 5/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1960:

  • The first cern particle accelerator becomes operational in geneva, switzerland.
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  • Adolph coors iii, the chairman of the board of the coors brewing company, is kidnapped, and his captors demand a ransom of $500,000. coors was later found murdered, and joseph corbett, jr., is indicted for the crime.

February 05, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 05, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 02:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1960.

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Who was born on February 05, 1960?


Famous people born on February 05, 1960:

  • Arlyss Benson

    Arlyss Benson is a renowned columnist known for her insightful commentary on social and political issues.

  • Natsuko Ishikawa

    Natsuko Ishikawa is a Japanese astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Bonnie Crombie

    Canadian politician and former businesswoman who is the current Mayor of Mississauga.

  • Aris Christofellis

    Greek soprano and musicologist.

  • Jane Geddes in Huntington

    New york, usa: lpga golfer (1987 women's kemper open).

  • Chris Gabrieli

    American venture capitalist and politician, he is a self-made multimillionaire and political hopeful.

  • William John Readings

    Literary theorist.

  • Masoud Soltanifar
  • Miriam Rodríguez Martínez
  • Sanasar Oganisjan
  • Corny Thompson
  • Francesco Amici
  • Pedro Angulo Arana
  • Micky Hazard
  • Natsumi Itsuki
  • Hubert Michel
  • Mario Zaragoza

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 14 days old,

or 3345 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23419 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 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 February 05, 1960?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 05, 1960.

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February 05, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1960:

  • Rudolf Nelson

    Composer dies at 81.

  • Josep Maria Bertran de Quintana

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1960:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1960:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 1st and February 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Teen Angel
  3. - El Paso
  4. - Where Or When
  5. - Go, Jimmy, Go

February 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Poor Me
  4. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  5. - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 05, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Smokie - Part 2
  2. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  3. - You Got What It Takes
  4. - Running Bear
  5. - Talk That Talk

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February 05, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Virgin Spring

The Virgin Spring

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Sink the Bismarck!

Sink the Bismarck!

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Kenneth More, Dana Wynter, Carl Möhner, Laurence Naismith

Country: United States of America

Four Fast Guns

Four Fast Guns

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William J. Hole Jr.

Starring: James Craig, Martha Vickers, Edgar Buchanan, Brett Halsey

La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux

Country: United States of America

February 05, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

February 05, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Stolen Years by Roger Touhy and Ray Brennan

The Stolen Years

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The Stolen Years is the riveting story of Chicago gangster Roger Touhy. He was a beer-manufacturer in Prohibition but was wrongly convicted for a 1933 kidnapping.

The Uncertain Trumpet by General Maxwell D. Taylor

The Uncertain Trumpet

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203 pages - 8 X 6 inches – "General Taylor Contends" - That the doctrine of massive reprisal has endangered our national security and that our military planning are frozen to

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

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(Amadeus). This classic book is Bernstein's best collection of conversations about the meaning and wonder music. Music lovers who want to live the music they love will find this book invaluable.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

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Who was the US President on February 05, 1960?

On February 05, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1960?

On February 05, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1960?

On February 05, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1960?

February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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Friday February 5, 1960