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What happened on Wednesday, July 13, 1960?

About July 13th, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 13, 1960, John F. Kennedy was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. His nomination marked a pivotal moment in American political history.
  • Day of the week: July 13th, 1960 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles
  • #1 UK song: Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones
  • Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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July 13, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 13, 1960:

  • John F. Kennedy nominated for presidential candidacy On July 13, 1960, John F. Kennedy was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. His nomination marked a pivotal moment in American political history. source: britannica.com
  • 29th MLB All-Star Game The 29th Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held on July 13, 1960, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The National League defeated the American League 6-0, with notable performances including home runs by Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Ken Boyer. source: baseball-reference.com

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July 13, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 13, 1960?


July 13, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 195th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1960 can also be written as 7/13/1960 in the US and as 13/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 13, 1960?


Famous people born on July 13, 1960:

  • Christine Villemin
    Christine Villemin

    Infamous French woman involved in the Grégory Villemin murder case, a highly publicized criminal investigation where her four-year-old son...

  • Ian Hislop
    Ian Hislop

    Prominent British journalist, comedian, and editor of the satirical magazine Private Eye, known for his sharp wit and media commentary.

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July 13, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 13, 1960:

  • Corrado Graziadei
    Corrado Graziadei
  • Jozef Cíger-Hronský
    Jozef Cíger-Hronský

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July 13, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 13, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 13, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1960 was Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Alley-Oop youtube
  2. - I'm Sorry youtube
  3. - Everybody's Somebody's Fool youtube
  4. - Because They're Young youtube
  5. - Mule Skinner Blues youtube

July 13, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Good Timin' youtube
  2. - Please Don't Tease youtube
  3. - Three Steps To Heaven youtube
  4. - Ain't Misbehavin' youtube
  5. - Mama / Robot Man youtube

July 13, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1960 was There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2) by Bobby Marchan, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
  2. - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
  3. - Alley-Oop youtube
  4. - All I Could Do Was Cry
  5. - Sticks And Stones
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July 13, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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July 13, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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July 13, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 13, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 12:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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How old is someone born on July 13, 1960?


Someone born on July 13, 1960 is:

66 years and 22 days old,

or 792 months and 22 days old,

or 3446 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24128 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1960?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 13th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 13, 1960.

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Why 1960 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on July 13, 1960, a 1960 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to July 13, 1960 includes John F. Kennedy nominated for presidential candidacy, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around July 13, 1960 included “Alley-Oop” by Hollywood Argyles, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of July 13, 1960 included Psycho, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

July 13, 1960 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Christine Villemin, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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