Friday July 08, 1960: on this day

July 08, 1960 was the 190th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 08, 1960, who was born and died on July 08, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Full Circle) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 08, 1960?


July 08, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 190th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1960 can also be written as 7/8/1960 in the US and as 8/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 1960: What happened on that day?


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July 08, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 06:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Who was born on July 08, 1960?


Famous people born on July 08, 1960:

  • Rishit Jhunjhunwala

    Indian investor known for his success in the stock market.

  • Valarie Pettiford

    Actress (courtney walker - another world).

  • Yan LeCun

    Renowned for his work in artificial intelligence and deep learning.

  • Mal Meninga

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Michael Querico

    After testing positive for hiv+ in 1991, an american activist dedicated his life to aids education and awareness, particularly among young...

  • Alison McGhee

    Author.

  • Jeff Stork

    Longview, washington -- volleyball setter (olympics gold 1988/bron 1992, 96).

  • Valerie Pettiford in New York City

    New york usa actress (sheila price, one life to live).

  • Daniele De Giovanni

Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    Jaden smith is an american actor known for his roles in the pursuit of happyness and the karate kid.

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia bush is an american actress known for her role as brooke davis in the television series one tree hill.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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


You are 63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 11 days old,

or 3323 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23265 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1960?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Lyal Watson

    Esteemed biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Sante Spigarelli

    Renowned Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Toris Kaspir

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on July 08, 1960:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1960 was Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

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

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

  1. - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
  2. - Alley-Oop
  3. - I'm Sorry
  4. - Because They're Young
  5. - Cathy's Clown

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

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

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

  1. - Good Timin'
  2. - Please Don't Tease
  3. - Three Steps To Heaven
  4. - Ain't Misbehavin'
  5. - Mama / Robot Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

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

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

  1. - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
  2. - All I Could Do Was Cry
  3. - Wonderful World
  4. - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
  5. - Alley-Oop

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

The most popular movies on July 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

Elmer Gantry

Elmer Gantry

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger

Country: United States of America

The Rat Race

The Rat Race

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Jack Oakie, Kay Medford

From the Terrace

From the Terrace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Myrna Loy, Ina Balin

The Bellboy

The Bellboy

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jerry Lewis

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Alex Gerry, Bob Clayton, Sonnie Sands

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

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

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

Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman

Mr. Citizen

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315 pages - photo illustrated

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.

The Chapman Report by Irving Wallace

The Chapman Report

By:

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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.

My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart

My Brother Michael

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Mary Stewart, the author of numerous bestselling novels has often been compared to the Bronte sisters. Her 1960 novel My Brother Michael, a brilliant mingling romance and suspense, is a vivid example of her writing.

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Who was the US President on July 08, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 08, 1960?

On July 08, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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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 July 1960?

July 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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