Sunday May 08, 1960
US date format: 5/8/1960, UK date format: 8/5/1960
It was Sunday, under the sign of Taurus (see zodiac 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 movies released in 1960
while Mrs. 'Arris Goes To New York by Paul Gallico was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Der schwarze Kanal.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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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
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The Cloud-Capped Star
Directed by: Ritwik Ghatak
Starring: Supriya Choudhury, Anil Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Bijon Bhattacharya
Breathless
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet
Country: United States of America
Purple Noon
Directed by: René Clément
Starring: Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, Erno Crisa
Country: United States of America
Peeping Tom
Directed by: Michael Powell
Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley
Country: United States of America
The Angry Silence
Directed by: Guy Green
Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee
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Music charts
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TV Series
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Der schwarze Kanal
An Age of Kings
Starring: David Andrews, Patrick Garland, Julian Glover, John Ringham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Es geschah an der Grenze
Starring: Hans Cossy, Rolf Castell, Alfred Cerny, Armin Dahlen
Biggles
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
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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
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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.
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