Friday May 06, 1960: on this day

May 06, 1960 was the 127th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 06, 1960, who was born and died on May 06, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck On You by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. The Flintstones) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1960?


May 06, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 127th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1960 can also be written as 5/6/1960 in the US and as 6/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1960:

  • English prince margaret marries antony armstrong-jones
  • Students attack dutch embassy in djakarta.
  • Us president dwight eisenhower signs civil rights act of 1960.
  • President of the united states dwight d. eisenhower signs the civil rights act of 1960 into law.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 06, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 03:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.

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Who was born on May 06, 1960?


Famous people born on May 06, 1960:

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Jean-Guy Talamoni

    French politician and lawyer who claims corsican citizenship.

  • Larry Steinbachek

    Rock synthesizer (bronski beat - "smalltown boy").

  • John Flansburgh

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (they might be giants, mono puff).

  • Roma Downey

    Roma downey is a northern irish actress best known for her role as monica in the tv series touched by an angel.

  • Barton Gellman

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his work on national security and privacy issues.

  • Lyudmila Andonova

    Bulgarian high jumper.

  • Keith Dowding

    English political scientist, philosopher, and academic.

  • Aleksei Lotman

    Estonian politician and biologist.

  • Bart de

    Boer; dutch guitarist (ivy green).

  • Phyllis Treigle

    American soprano.

  • Julianne Phillips in Lake Oswego

    Oregon, usa; actress (frankie reed-sisters).

  • Giosuè Calaciura
  • Francesco Monaco
  • Julianne Phillips

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

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


You are 63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 14 days old,

or 3337 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23360 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 06, 1960?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 06, 1960:

  • Paul Abraham

    Hungarian composer (blume von hawaii), dies at 67.

  • Vincentas Padolskis
  • Antioco Zucca

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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


Holidays on May 06, 1960:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1960:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stuck On You
  2. - Greenfields
  3. - Sixteen Reasons
  4. - Sink The Bismarck
  5. - The Old Lamplighter

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cathy's Clown
  2. - Someone Else's Baby
  3. - Do You Mind?
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 06, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - White Silver Sands
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Doggin' Around
  4. - I Love The Way You Love
  5. - Fannie Mae

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

The most popular movies on May 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

Sons and Lovers

Sons and Lovers

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell, Wendy Hiller, Mary Ure

Noose for a Gunman

Noose for a Gunman

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Jim Davis, Lyn Thomas, Ted de Corsia, Barton MacLane

Private Property

Private Property

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Leslie Stevens

Starring: Kate Manx, Corey Allen, Warren Oates, Jerome Cowan

Circus of Horrors

Circus of Horrors

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sidney Hayers

Starring: Anton Diffring, Erika Remberg, Yvonne Monlaur, Donald Pleasence

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

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

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

The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley

The Lincoln Lords

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THE LINCOLN LORDS tells the story of Lincoln Lord and Maggie, their marriage and Lincoln's involvement with many institutions and organizations that influence our lives.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

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Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways

By:

Errol Flynn is a man well-known to millions as the greatest swashbuckler on the silver screen. He was complex and lived an adventurous life that was far beyond the scope of any of his films.

The Lifetime Reading Plan by Clifton Fadiman

The Lifetime Reading Plan

By:

This book is intended to provide an overview of the great books and authors around the world for the intelligent reader.

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1960?

On May 06, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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history

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 May 1960?

May 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 6, 1960