Tuesday 10 May 1960
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Taurus (see planets position on May 10, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Bono (U2) and Merlene Ottey.
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.
Pollyanna, directed by David Swift, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while Perle by Perle Mesta with Robert Cahn was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching My Sister Eileen.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Saint Gordianus
- Saint Isidore the Laborer
- Saint John of Avila
- Saint Job
- Saint Quaratus and Quintus
- Saint Peter Van
- Saint William of Pontoise
- Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Solange
- The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
- Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
- Astronomy Day in the United States.
- Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
- Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
- Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
- Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
- Inauguration Day in South Africa.
- Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.
- The marriage of Shiva to Meenakshi in Madurai, India
Famous Birthdays:
- Bono (U2)
- Merlene Ottey: Jamaican / Italian running star (Olympics).
- Bon Bono: Musician.
- Victoria Rowell in Portland: Maine, USA; actress (Dr Amanda Bentley - Diagnosis Murder, Drucilla - The Young and the Restless).
- Bono : Irish singer with group U2 and social activist, raising millions of dollars as well as awareness of the poverty, famine and need for medical care that exists in many countries.
- Dean Heller: American lawyer and politician 15th Secretary of State of Nevada.
Famous Deaths:
- Juri Olescha: Writer, dies at 61.
- Yury Olesha: Russian author and playwright (d. 1960).
Facts:
- John F Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia
- US atomic submarine USS Triton completes first circumnavigation of globe under water.
- USS Nautilus completes 1st circumnavigation of globe under water
- The nuclear submarine USS Triton completes Operation Sandblast, the first underwater circumnavigation of the earth.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1960?
- LIFE: Yvette Mimieux
- Time: Senior managing director of Royal Dutch Shell, the world's second biggest oil company.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7665
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1960
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Connie Stevens - Sixteen Reasons
- Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
- The Browns - The Old Lamplighter
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
- Neil Sedaka - Stairway To Heaven
- Billy Bland - Let The Little Girl Dance
Top #10 R&B songs
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
- Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
- The Madison Time - Part I - Ray Bryant Combo
- Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Do You Mind? - Anthony Newley
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Mrs. 'Arris Goes To New York
This is a 2007 reprint of the famous series from McCalls in 1959/1960. Small format hardcover with dust jacket.
More infoThe Joy Of Music
(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
More infoMy Wicked, Wicked Ways
Known to millions as the preeminent swashbuckler of the silver screen, Errol Flynn was a complex man who lived a life far more adventurous than any of his films.
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