Tuesday January 05, 1960: on this day

January 05, 1960 was the 5th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 05, 1960, who was born and died on January 05, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. El Paso by Marty Robbins), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 05, 1960?


January 05, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 5th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1960 can also be written as 1/5/1960 in the US and as 5/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 05, 1960: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:36 am and setting at 12:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Who was born on January 05, 1960?


Famous people born on January 05, 1960:

  • Yori Miyazaki

    Acclaimed Japanese animator and director of animated films.

  • Glenn Strömberg

    Swedish sportscaster and footballer.

  • Steve Jones

    British aviator (red bull air race world series).

  • Phil Thornalley

    English bass guitarist (the cure).

  • Bettina Tietjen

    German tv presenter and talkshow host.

  • Elsebeth Gerner Nielsen
  • Luis Mariano Minguela
  • Francesco Palo
  • Anton Šoch
  • Stefan Simonsson
  • Massimo Nosetti
  • Hans Stanggassinger
  • Veselin Đuho

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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


You are 64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 14 days old,

or 3350 weeks

or 23450 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 05, 1960?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 05, 1960:

  • Pavel P Parenago

    Russian cosmonaut, who died at the age of 53.

  • Leone Scotti
  • Roberto Pucci
  • Fernand Gregh
  • Francisco Sabaté Llopart El Quico
  • Francesc Sabaté Llopart
  • Francesc Sabaté

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • George Washington Carver

    Prominent botanist and inventor known for his work on promoting alternative crops to cotton.

  • Grantland

    Renowned sportswriter known for his insightful commentary and analysis.

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


Holidays on January 05, 1960:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - El Paso
  2. - Why
  3. - The Big Hurt
  4. - Running Bear
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  2. - What Do You Want?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Starry Eyed
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1960 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Clouds
  2. - Be My Guest
  3. - You Got What It Takes
  4. - Dance With Me
  5. - Smokie - Part 2

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

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

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

The Bridge

The Bridge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernhard Wicki

Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht

Country: United States of America

A Summer Place

A Summer Place

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

A Bucket of Blood

A Bucket of Blood

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton

Country: United States of America

The Wonderful Country

The Wonderful Country

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill, Albert Dekker

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

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.

Trustee From The Toolroom by Nevil Shute

Trustee From The Toolroom

By:

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.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The Amazing Results Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Amazing Results Of Positive Thinking

By:

"This is a resultbook ....It tells the story of how dynamic change principles were applied to people's lives."

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1960?

On January 05, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 5th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1960?

January 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Tuesday January 5, 1960