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December 12, 1960 was the 347th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 12, 1960, who was born and died on December 12, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Cover Girl) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1960?
- December 12, 1960: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1960?
- December 12, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1960?
What day of the week was December 12, 1960?
December 12, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 347th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1960 can also be written as 12/12/1960 in the US and as 12/12/1960 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1960:
- The supreme court of the united states upholds a lower federal court ruling that the state of louisiana's laws on racial segregation laws are unconstitutional, and overturns them.
- While emperor haile selassie i of ethiopia visits brazil, his imperial bodyguard leads a military coup against his rule, proclaiming that the emperor's son, crown prince asfa wossen, is the new emperor.
- The countries of el salvador, guatemala, honduras, and nicaragua announce the formation of the central american common market.
- The u.s. navy's commander leroy heath (the pilot) and lieutenant larry monroe (the bombardier/navigator) establish a world flight-altitude record of 91,450 feet (27,874 m), with payload, in an a-5 vigilante twinjet bomber carrying a 1,000 kilogram payload, and they better the previous world record by over four miles (6nbspkm).
December 12, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 12, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 12, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:27 am and setting at 01:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.
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Who was born on December 12, 1960?
Famous people born on December 12, 1960:
- Donaldson Smith
Founder of FedEx, revolutionized the logistics industry.
- Lourdes Munguía
Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas and films.
- Martina Hellmann
German discus thrower.
- Masahiko Nishimura
Japanese actor.
- Jaap van Sweden
Dutch violinist / concert master.
- Volker Beck
- Krzysztof Kosedowski
- Petăr Lesov
- Komlan Mally
- Reggie Phillips
- Joe Curmi
- Q Lazzarus
- Gabriel Corrado
- Manuel Bandera
- Valter Giuliani
- Vésteinn Hafsteinsson
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Jennifer Connelly]()
Jennifer ConnellyMovie actress.
![Dionne Warwick]()
Dionne WarwickAmerican singer and recording artist.
![Mädchen Amick]()
Mädchen AmickAmerican actress and director.
![Connie Francis]()
Connie FrancisCountry singer.
![Bill Nighy]()
Bill NighyBritish actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
![Regina Hall]()
Regina HallRegina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
![Bob Barker]()
Bob BarkerBarker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Robert Lepage]()
Robert LepageFrench canadian playwright.
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December 12, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 4 months old,
or 760 months and 8 days old,
or 3305 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23140 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 12, 1960?
There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1960.
December 12, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1960:
- Nicholaos Mantzios
Greek artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Lily Granado
- Christopher Hornsrud
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Tallulah Bankhead]()
Tallulah BankheadAmerican actress who appeared on film and stage.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![Peter Boyle]()
Peter BoyleAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![Van Johnson]()
Van JohnsonAmerican actor.
![Annette Stroyberg]()
Annette StroybergDanish actress (b. 1936).
![Ann Reinking]()
Ann ReinkingAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1960:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1960:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Johnny Horton - North To Alaska
December 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
- Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey
December 12, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 12, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
- Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
December 12, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La notte
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki
Country: United States of America
Two Women
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Vittorio De Sica
Starring: Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Raf Vallone, Eleonora Brown
Country: United States of America
Flaming Star
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Elvis Presley, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest, Dolores del Rio
Country: United States of America
The Grass Is Greener
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Stanley Donen
Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons
Country: United States of America
Exodus
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford
Country: United States of America
December 12, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Cover Girl
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Charles Vidor
No Man's Island
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ferenc Török
Paul of Tarsus
Release year: 1960
Klondike
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones
The Westerner
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sam Peckinpah
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Brian Keith
Country: United States of America
December 12, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Waste Makers
By: Vance Packard
The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
Decision At Delphi
By: Helen MacInnes
It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.
The Child Buyer
By: John Hersey
This story is about an investigation into Mr. Wissey Jones' activities, a stranger who visits Pequot for urgent defense business.
Who was the US President on December 12, 1960?
On December 12, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1960?
On December 12, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1960?
On December 12, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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 December 1960?
December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
