Tuesday March 08, 1960: on this day

March 08, 1960 was the 68th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1960, who was born and died on March 08, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 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. Strife) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 08, 1960?


March 08, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 68th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1960 can also be written as 3/8/1960 in the US and as 8/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

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March 08, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1960:

  • Greenwillow opens at alvin theater nyc for 95 performances

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 08, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 03:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Who was born on March 08, 1960?


Famous people born on March 08, 1960:

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

  • Otie Jones

    Noted physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lilleigh Beaumont

    Lilleigh Beaumont is a renowned philanthropist who has dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

  • Dinna Fitzgerald

    Dinna Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish playwright whose works often explored the themes of Irish history, culture, and the human condition.

  • Kimothy Eriksson

    Kimothy Eriksson is a renowned astronomer known for her groundbreaking research on exoplanets.

  • Karliah Greymane

    Karliah Greymane is a renowned physicist who has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of...

  • Gabrielle Moreau

    Gabrielle Moreau is a renowned astronomer who has made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

  • Zynia Huang

    Zynia Huang is a renowned astronomer who has made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets and the evolution of stars.

  • Emily Nashton

    Emily Nashton was a renowned British playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious works.

  • Tzippy Shapiro

    Tzippy Shapiro is a renowned astronomer who has made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

  • Luwanna Chung

    Luwanna Chung is a renowned physicist who has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of new...

  • Tyrian Emerson

    Tyrian Emerson is a renowned physicist who has made important contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of new...

  • Cathalina Montoya

    Cathalina Montoya was a celebrated Mexican playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.

  • Genecis Nakamura

    Genecis Nakamura is a Japanese photographer acclaimed for her stunning nature and landscape photography.

  • Jasan Wilkins

    Jasan Wilkins is a renowned British playwright whose plays have been widely performed and acclaimed for their insightful social commentary.

  • Megon Sinclair

    Megon Sinclair is a renowned Canadian playwright whose plays have been widely performed and acclaimed for their insightful exploration of...

  • Jaydien Fitzgerald

    Jaydien Fitzgerald was a renowned American playwright whose plays often tackled complex social and political issues.

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

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


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 11 days old,

or 3345 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23418 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 08, 1960?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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


Holidays on March 08, 1960:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1960:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1960:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - He'll Have To Go
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Wild One
  5. - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Poor Me
  3. - Why
  4. - Delaware
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 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 March 7th and March 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. 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. - Lady Luck
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - This Magic Moment

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

The most popular movies on March 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

Breathless

Breathless

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet

Country: United States of America

The Angry Silence

The Angry Silence

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee

A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

Release year: 1960

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel, Max Croiset

A Breath of Scandal

A Breath of Scandal

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, John Gavin, Angela Lansbury

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

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

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

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.

Grant Moves South by Bruce Catton

Grant Moves South

By:

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Bruce's Civil War history is a highly acclaimed account of the controversial Union commander and complex man who ensured the fall of the Confederacy.

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

By:

The Darkness and the Dawn

Ourselves To Know by John O'Hara

Ourselves To Know

By:

"HAVE YOU EVER HAAD AN AFFAIR w/ANOTHER MAN?" ROBERT MILLHOUSER QUESTIONED HIS WIFE. "YES, I HAVE," SHE TOLD ROBERT MILLHOUSER BRUTALLY...

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.

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Who was the US President on March 08, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1960?

On March 08, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1960?

March 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1960 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 8, 1960