Wednesday August 10, 1960: on this day

August 10, 1960 was the 223rd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 1960, who was born and died on August 10, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 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 10th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1960?


August 10, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 10, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 10, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1960:

  • Discoverer 13 launched into orbit; returned first object from space.
  • Nicolaas jouwe forms pana in new-guinea

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August 10, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 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 August 10th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 11:02 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 10, 1960?


Famous people born on August 10, 1960:

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Kenny Perry

    American golfer.

  • Arkie Williams

    Arkie Williams was a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.

  • Rami Hamdallah

    Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority.

  • Dominic O'Brien

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.

  • Annely Ojastu

    Estonian long jumper and sprinter.

  • Nicoletta Braschi

    Italian actress.

  • [James] Kenneth Perry

    Elizabethtown, kentucky -- pga golfer (1991 memorial).

  • Marcel Dib
  • Fabrizio Vannucci
  • Andy Levin
  • Carlos Clark
  • Dario Badinelli
  • David Reece
  • Sunao Katabuchi

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

  • Jorge Amado
    Jorge Amado

    Brazilian author whose 32 books have been translated into over 50 languages.

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August 10, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 18 days old,

or 3320 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23241 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 August 10, 1960?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1960.

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August 10, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1960:

  • Frank Lloyd

    Scottish-american film director, producer and scriptwriter.

  • Oswald Veblen

    Renowned for his work in differential geometry and topology.

  • Hamide Ayşe Sultan

    Ottoman princess (b. 1887).

  • Emil Strauss

    German writer (vaterland).

  • Ayşe Sultan
  • Michail Romanovič Bakalejnikov

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

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August 10, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1960:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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 10, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Night They Burned The Mountain by Thomas A. Dooley

The Night They Burned The Mountain

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Thomas Dooley Hardcover 1960, The Night They Burned the Mountain

The View From The Fortieth Floor by Theodore H. White

The View From The Fortieth Floor

By:

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.

I Kid You Not by Jack Paar

I Kid You Not

By:

Jack Parr: Who are you? Jack Parr has the inside scoop on this question.

Water Of Life by Henry Morton Robinson

Water Of Life

By:

Three generations of an Indiana family experience the impact of whiskey-making

Set This House On Fire by William Styron

Set This House On Fire

By:

Mason Flagg, Peter Leverett's old friend in Italy, was found dead the day after he had met him. Peter was both distraught and angry during the hours leading to Mason's death.

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Who was the US President on August 10, 1960?

On August 10, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1960?

On August 10, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1960?

On August 10, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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.

Discover how August 1960 calendar looked like.

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