Saturday October 08, 1960: on this day

October 08, 1960 was the 282nd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 08, 1960, who was born and died on October 08, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Klondike) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 1960?


October 08, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1960 can also be written as 10/8/1960 in the US and as 8/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

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October 08, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1960:

  • Bobby richarson hits a world series grand slammer (world series #57).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:04 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Who was born on October 08, 1960?


Famous people born on October 08, 1960:

  • Rano Karno
    Rano Karno

    Actor and politician from indonesia.

  • Lumina Grace

    Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Reianna Thorne

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

  • Leontae Williams

    Influential playwright known for their thought-provoking dramas.

  • Timberlynn Wright

    Noted historian specializing in ancient civilizations.

  • François Pérusse

    Canadian comedian and singer-songwriter.

  • Reed Hastings

    American businessman, co-founded netflix.

  • Ralf Minge

    German manager and footballer.

  • Andrea Anastasi

    Coach and player of italian volleyball.

  • Mike Teague

    English rugby player.

  • Lorenzo Mila

    Spanish newscaster.

  • Hastings Reed

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 21 days old,

or 3311 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23183 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1960?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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

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


Holidays on October 08, 1960:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1960:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - Mr. Custer
  4. - The Twist
  5. - A Million To One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tell Laura I Love Her
  2. - Only The Lonely
  3. - As Long As He Needs Me
  4. - Nine Times Out Of Ten
  5. - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - The Twist
  4. - A Fool In Love
  5. - My Dearest Darling

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

The most popular movies on October 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

Midnight Lace

Midnight Lace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy

Country: United States of America

Spartacus

Spartacus

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton

Country: United States of America

The Huns

The Huns

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sergio Grieco

Starring: Chelo Alonso, Jacques Sernas, Folco Lulli, Philippe Hersent

Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue

Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Our House

Our House

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns

The Tall Man

The Tall Man

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager

Country: United States of America

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

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

Baseball Is A Funny Game by Joe Garagiola

Baseball Is A Funny Game

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What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Black Book by Lawrence Durrell

The Black Book

By:

First published in Paris, 1938, Durrell's Third Novel is the story from the inside about the lives and loves a group struggling writers and artists.

The Strategy Of Peace by John F. Kennedy

The Strategy Of Peace

By:

"The statements in this volume are my attempt to clarify to myself and others my thoughts about the most important questions of foreign policy.

The Sun Is My Shadow by Robert Wilder

The Sun Is My Shadow

By:

1960-First Edition. Hardcover. Dust jacket. DJ feels like an unrerad copy or very lightly read copy. There is some shelf wear and a few small tears.

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1960?

On October 08, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 1960?

October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Saturday October 8, 1960