Saturday August 06, 1960: on this day

August 06, 1960 was the 219th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1960, who was born and died on August 06, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1960?


August 06, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 219th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1960 can also be written as 8/6/1960 in the US and as 6/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1960:

  • Pitt steelers (nfl) beat toronto argonauts (cfl) 43-16 in toronto
  • Cuban revolution: in response to a united states embargo, cuba nationalizes american and foreign-owned property in the nation.

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August 06, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 06:30 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 06, 1960?


Famous people born on August 06, 1960:

  • Leland Orser
    Leland Orser

    Leland orser is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'se7en' and 'taken'.

  • Dale Ellis

    Nba guard / forward (seattle supersonics, denver nuggets).

  • Anne Roussel

    Anne roussel is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television shows.

  • Philippe Omnès

    French fencer who won a gold medal at the 1992 summer olympics, barcelona in the individual foil.

  • Leigh Tuohy

    Business executive.

  • David Burke
  • Maria-Pia Kothbauer
  • Erik Solér
  • Sylvain Gouguenheim
  • David Hodgson
  • José Laverdecia

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 23 days old,

or 3320 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23246 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1960?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1960.

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August 06, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1960:

  • Giuseppe Fiorelli
  • Pio Franchi de' Cavalieri
  • Corrie Gardner
  • Antonio Beltrán Casaña

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

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August 06, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1960:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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:

  1. - I'm Sorry
  2. - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
  3. - It's Now Or Never
  4. - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
  5. - Alley-Oop

August 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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:

  1. - Please Don't Tease
  2. - Apache
  3. - Shakin' All Over
  4. - Mess Of Blues
  5. - Because They're Young

August 06, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  2. - This Bitter Earth
  3. - Sticks And Stones
  4. - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
  5. - I'm Sorry

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August 06, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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

Black Sunday

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

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

It Started in Naples

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica, Marietto

Song Without End

Song Without End

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor, George Cukor

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Capucine, Geneviève Page, Patricia Morison

August 06, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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

Lady for a Day

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Frank Capra

Full Circle

Full Circle

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1960

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Quine

August 06, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Law And The Profits by C. Northcote Parkinson

The Law And The Profits

By:

Very nice, clean copy in unclipped, protected dustwrapper. To receive the front endpaper, please provide details of previous owner. There are some spotting marks on the edges. Otherwise, pages are clean and binding firm.

Baseball Is A Funny Game by Joe Garagiola

Baseball Is A Funny Game

By:

What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?

The Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

By:

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.

I Kid You Not by Jack Paar

I Kid You Not

By:

Jack Parr: Who are you? Jack Parr has the inside scoop on this question.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1960?

On August 06, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1960?

On August 06, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1960?

On August 06, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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 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.

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Saturday August 6, 1960