Friday August 12, 1960: on this day

August 12, 1960 was the 225th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1960, who was born and died on August 12, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1960?


August 12, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 225th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1960 can also be written as 8/12/1960 in the US and as 12/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 12, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1960:

  • 27th nfl chicago all-star game: baltimore 32, all-stars 7
  • Us air force major robert m white takes x-15 to 41,600m.
  • Echo 1a, nasa's first successful communications satellite, is launched.

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August 12, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 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 12th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 01:04 pm.

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 12, 1960?


Famous people born on August 12, 1960:

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

  • Priscille Rousseau

    Priscille Rousseau was a respected French journalist who covered international politics and diplomacy for over three decades.

  • Masayuki Yamauchi

    Masayuki Yamauchi is a Japanese journalist and television personality who has covered a wide range of topics, including politics, sports,...

  • Vedha Rao

    Vedha Rao was a renowned Indian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of identity and social justice.

  • Adea Tanaka

    Adea Tanaka was a celebrated poet whose works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.

  • Arcenio Rodríguez

    Arcenio Rodríguez is a celebrated Cuban dancer and choreographer known for his contributions to the development of Cuban contemporary dance.

  • Loraina Rossi

    Loraina Rossi was a renowned paleontologist who specialized in the study of prehistoric life and the evolution of vertebrates.

  • Copelan Hernandez

    Copelan Hernandez was a respected journalist who covered social justice issues and advocated for marginalized communities.

  • Kamariya Gurung

    Kamariya Gurung was a celebrated Nepali poet whose work explored themes of identity, nature, and the human experience.

  • Clemie Goldstein

    Clemie Goldstein was a respected columnist who wrote on a wide range of social and political issues.

  • Laurent Fignon

    A french cyclist, who won the tour de france twice (1983 and 1984).

  • Sham Sundar

    Sham Sundar is an Indian musician and composer who has worked in the Bollywood film industry.

  • Demarlo Anderson

    Demarlo Anderson is a former mayor who is now a lobbyist for a non-profit organization.

  • Greg Thomas

    Welsh-english cricketer.

  • Morty Black

    Heavy metal rocker (tnt, "seven seas").

  • Eduardo Tokeshi

    Peruvian painter.

  • Lonny Chin

    Liverpool, england -- playmate (jan 1983).

  • Thierry Desroses
  • Tor Arne Granerud

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 14 days old,

or 3324 weeks

or 23268 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1960?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1960.

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August 12, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1960:

  • Hurman Bates

    Hurman Bates was a renowned American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

  • James McPherson

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1960:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Before You Go by Jerome Weidman

Before You Go

By:

The family of Sarno, who has a long history of practicing alternative medicine called 'cupping,' is deeply rooted in New York's Lower East Side.

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.

The Chapman Report by Irving Wallace

The Chapman Report

By:

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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.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

history

Who was the US President on August 12, 1960?

On August 12, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1960?

On August 12, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1960?

On August 12, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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