Friday April 08, 1960: on this day

April 08, 1960 was the 99th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1960, who was born and died on April 08, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Der Schwarze Kanal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1960?


April 08, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 99th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1960 can also be written as 4/8/1960 in the US and as 8/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

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April 08, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1960:

  • Netherlands and germany sign accord concerning war casualties.
  • The netherlands and west germany sign an agreement to negotiate the return of german land annexed by the dutch in return for 280 million german marks as wiedergutmachung.

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April 08, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 08, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 03:13 pm and setting at 04:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Who was born on April 08, 1960?


Famous people born on April 08, 1960:

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Jaleeah Zaidi

    Jaleeah Zaidi was a renowned Urdu poet from India, celebrated for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Genecis Choi

    Genecis Choi was a renowned South Korean playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Deejay Takahashi

    Deejay Takahashi was a Japanese-American novelist known for his novels that explored the Japanese-American experience.

  • Alexandre Debanne

    French tv host.

  • Zuko Watanabe

    Zuko Watanabe is a Japanese ceramist known for his unique and innovative ceramic works.

  • Daniël Dekker

    Dutch radio host.

  • Patrick Delperdange
  • Luis José Santander
  • Marcelo Scornik

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch

    Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years and 11 days old,

or 768 months and 11 days old,

or 3341 weeks

or 23387 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1960?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1960.

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April 08, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1960:

  • Glema Sinclair

    Glema Sinclair was a prolific British author who wrote numerous novels and short stories during the early 20th century.

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1960:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1960:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - Puppy Love
  3. - Wild One
  4. - He'll Have To Go
  5. - Sweet Nothin's

April 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Old Man's A Dustman
  2. - Do You Mind?
  3. - Fall In Love With You
  4. - Running Bear
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 08, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - I Love The Way You Love
  4. - This Magic Moment
  5. - Fannie Mae

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April 08, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 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 Fugitive Kind

The Fugitive Kind

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani, Maureen Stapleton

Country: United States of America

The Cloud-Capped Star

The Cloud-Capped Star

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ritwik Ghatak

Starring: Supriya Choudhury, Anil Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Bijon Bhattacharya

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

The Unforgiven

The Unforgiven

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Audrey Hepburn, Audie Murphy, John Saxon

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

April 08, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Two Weeks In Another Town by Irwin Shaw

Two Weeks In Another Town

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John Andrus, a struggling actor, gets his last chance to make it big with a memorable Roman holiday. John Andrus was severely injured in World War II. Andrus is marred by a scar on his face and burdened with a …

Diplomat by Charles Wheeler Thayer

Diplomat

By:

This vintage, first printing hardcover is complete with a decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

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

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.

My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways

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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.

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Who was the US President on April 08, 1960?

On April 08, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1960?

On April 08, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1960?

On April 08, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar 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 April 1960?

April 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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