Tuesday August 09, 1960: on this day

August 09, 1960 was the 222nd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1960, who was born and died on August 09, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1960?


August 09, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1960 can also be written as 8/9/1960 in the US and as 9/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 09, 1960: What happened on that day?


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August 09, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 09, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 09, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Who was born on August 09, 1960?


Famous people born on August 09, 1960:

  • Barbara De Rossi
    Barbara De Rossi

    Italian actress, with over 20 films and some tv shows.

  • Eric Escoffier

    French mountain climber and alpinist, who went missing in pakistanis while climbing broad peak.

  • Darren Dixon
  • Roger Marshall
  • Ellen Posthumus
  • Tomás Reñones
  • Hugo Alberto Torres Marín
  • Yasushi Yoshida
  • Gian Nicola Berti
  • Uwe Corsepius

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 10 days old,

or 3319 weeks

or 23233 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1960?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1960.

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August 09, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1960:

  • Evelyn Pierce
  • Richard Cramer
  • Bernard Ogilvie Dodge
  • Wilhelm Schubart
  • Adela Carboné

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1960:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1960:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1960 was Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
  2. - I'm Sorry
  3. - It's Now Or Never
  4. - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
  5. - Alley-Oop

August 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Tease
  2. - Apache
  3. - Shakin' All Over
  4. - Mess Of Blues
  5. - Because They're Young

August 09, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  2. - Walking To New Orleans
  3. - A Fool In Love
  4. - I'm Sorry
  5. - Question

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August 09, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 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

G.I. Blues

G.I. Blues

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas

Country: United States of America

Atom Age Vampire

Atom Age Vampire

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anton Giulio Majano

Starring: Alberto Lupo, Susanne Loret, Sergio Fantoni, Franca Parisi

Black Sunday

Black Sunday

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani

Country: United States of America

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford

Country: United States of America

August 09, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Frank Capra

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

August 09, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market by Nicolas Darvas

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market

By:

Reprint of 1960 edition. Original edition in full facsimile. It is not reproduced using optical recognition software. Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian citizen, studied economics at the University of Budapest.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy

The Enemy Within

By:

This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.

The Chapman Report by Irving Wallace

The Chapman Report

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The View From The Fortieth Floor by Theodore H. White

The View From The Fortieth Floor

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An empire of totters - its survival was a threat to the careers of thousands upon thousands of employees and the savings of small stockholders. The cold ambitions of the shrewd remained after its demise.

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1960?

On August 09, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1960?

On August 09, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1960?

On August 09, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1960?

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