Thursday December 08, 1960: on this day

December 08, 1960 was the 343rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1960, who was born and died on December 08, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. No Man'S Island) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 08, 1960?


December 08, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1960 can also be written as 12/8/1960 in the US and as 8/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

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December 08, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1960:

  • Expansion los angeles angels sign a four-year lease to use dodger stadium.
  • For the first time, the mary martin ''peter pan'' is presented as a stand-alone two-hour special on nbc instead of as part of an anthology series. this version, rather than being presented live, is shown on videotape, enabling nbc to repeat it as often as they wish without having to restage it. although nearly all of the adult actors repeat their original broadway roles, all of the original children have, ironically, outgrown their roles and are replaced by new actors.
  • French president charles de gaulle's visit to algeria is bloodied by european and muslim rioters in algeria's largest cities. these riots caused 127 deaths.
  • The first episode of the classic british tv series ''coronation street'' is broadcast. planned as a 13-part drama, it becomes such a success among viewers that it is still shown five times per week.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 08, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 11:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Who was born on December 08, 1960?


Famous people born on December 08, 1960:

  • Dionel Garcia

    Influential artist known for their unique and captivating artworks.

  • Enzlee Chang

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Addylin Marie

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

  • Afifa Siddiqui

    Notable playwright known for her impactful dramas.

  • Lim Guan Eng

    Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Finance of Malaysia.

  • Aaron Allston

    American game designer and author (b. 1960).

  • Lim Eng

    Malaysian politician and accountant, 4th chief minister of state of penang.

  • Steve Nallon
  • Inmaculada Cruz

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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


You are 63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 15 days old,

or 3306 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23147 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1960?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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


Holidays on December 08, 1960:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Last Date
  3. - Poetry In Motion
  4. - Stay
  5. - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  3. - I Love You
  4. - Rocking Goose
  5. - Little Donkey

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1960 was Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
  2. - He Will Break Your Heart
  3. - Are You Lonesome To-night?
  4. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  5. - Georgia On My Mind

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

The most popular movies on December 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

Exodus

Exodus

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford

Country: United States of America

The Secret of the Purple Reef

The Secret of the Purple Reef

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Jeff Richards, Margia Dean, Peter Falk, Richard Chamberlain

The Sundowners

The Sundowners

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns

Country: United States of America

Swiss Family Robinson

Swiss Family Robinson

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

Michael Shayne

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

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

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

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

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Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

By:

A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

Decision At Delphi by Helen MacInnes

Decision At Delphi

By:

It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1960?

On December 08, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1960?

December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1960 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 8, 1960