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Sunday May 08, 1960
US date format: 5/8/1960, UK date format: 8/5/1960
We've performed the most in-depth research possible on May 8, 1960, here's what our experts found out:
it was Sunday, under the sign of Taurus (see zodiac and Moon Sign on May 8, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Franco Baresi and Kiev (Ukraine).
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley.
In UK Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits.
Sons and Lovers, directed by Jack Cardiff, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1960
while Mrs. 'Arris Goes To New York by Paul Gallico was one of the best selling book.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
Events | Famous birthdays | Movies | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books
You can also have a look at May 08 across the years or at May 1960 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 08, 1960?
Holidays
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
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Events
- Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Golf Open.
- USSR and Cuba resume diplomatic relations.
Famous Birthday
Italian soccer player, he was on AC...
French journalist, film director,...
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Famous Deaths
Swedish Composer (Midsommarvaka), dies...
British mathematician (Born 1904).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Sons and Lovers
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Jack Cardiff
Starring: Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell, Wendy Hiller, Mary Ure
Private Property
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Leslie Stevens
Starring: Kate Manx, Corey Allen, Warren Oates, Jerome Cowan
Because They're Young
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan, Tuesday Weld
Les Bonnes Femmes
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Starring: Bernadette Lafont, Clotilde Joano, Stéphane Audran, Lucile Saint-Simon
The Cloud-Capped Star
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ritwik Ghatak
Starring: Supriya Choudhury, Anil Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Bijon Bhattacharya
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 08, 1960?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
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How old am I?
If May 08, 1960 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1960?
- LIFE: Trampoliners
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Arnold Palmer -- May 2, 1960
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7664
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Mrs. 'Arris Goes To New York
By: Paul Gallico
This is a 2007 reprint of the famous series from McCalls in 1959/1960. Small format hardcover with dust jacket.
The Longest Day
By: Cornelius Ryan
The classic account of the Allied invasion of Normandy.The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan's unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrated with 23 original drawings from the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
The Joy Of Music
By: Leonard Bernstein
(Amadeus). This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 08, 1960?
On May 08, 1960 several famous people were born including, Franco Baresi, Kiev (Ukraine), Patrick McKenna.
Which famous people died on May 08, 1960?
Famous people died on May 08, 1960 include, Hugo Alfven, J H C Whitehead.
What was the number one song in May 08, 1960?
The number one song in the week of May 08, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley in US and Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers in UK.
What were the top hits on May 08, 1960?
The top hits on May 08, 1960 were Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, Greenfields by The Brothers Four, Sixteen Reasons by Connie Stevens in US and Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, Do You Mind? by Anthony Newley in UK.
