Monday August 15, 1960: on this day
August 15, 1960 was the 228th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 1960, who was born and died on August 15, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley), 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 15th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1960?
- August 15, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1960?
- August 15, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1960?
What day of the week was August 15, 1960?
August 15, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1960 can also be written as 8/15/1960 in the US and as 15/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1960:
- Congo (formerly congo / brazzaville) declares independence from france
- Ufo is sighted by 3 california patrolmen
- Chicago bears beat new york giants 16-7 in toronto, ontario, canada (nfl expo).
- Joseph kittinger parachutes from a balloon over new mexico at an aititude of about 102,800 feet (31,333 meters). kittinger set unbeaten () world records for: high-altitude jump free-fall by falling 16.0 miles (25.7 kilometers) before opening his parachute and the fastest speed attained by a human being without mechanical or chemical assistance, about 982 k.p.h (614 m.p.h.). kittinger survived more or less uninjured, and he is still alive in florida as of 2012.
- The mediterranean island of cyprus receives its independence from the united kingdom.
- The newly-named band, the beatles begin a 48-night series of performances at the indra club in hamburg, germany.
- Gabon becomes independent from france.
- The trial of the american u - 2 pilot francis gary powers begins in moscow.
- Sputnik program: the soviet union launches the satellite sputnik 5, with the dogs belka and strelka (the russian for ampquotsquirrelampquot and ampquotlittle arrowampquot), 40 mice, two rats and a variety of plants. this satellite returns to earth the next day and all animals are recovered safely.
August 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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August 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 03:48 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 15, 1960?
Famous people born on August 15, 1960:
- Ahmere Iqbal
Ahmere Iqbal was a renowned Pakistani scientist who made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
- Alioune Diop
Alioune Diop is the managing director of a major financial institution in West Africa.
- Bambi Bembenek
Bambi Bembenek was a successful bodybuilder who made significant contributions to the sport before her passing.
- Fortunato Esposito
Renowned computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Maureen "Peanut" Louie Harper in San Francisco
California, usa; tennis player (denver-1985).
- Tommy Aldridge
Heavy metal rocker (ozzy – "diary of a mad man").
- Ron van de Berg
Soccer player (sparta).
- Francesco Forgione
- Fabio Cifariello Ciardi
- Masaaki Kanno
- Laurent Stefanini
- Peanut Louie
- Jean Condom
- Maria Grazia Capulli
- Alejandro Müller
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- Jennifer Lawrence
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Anthony Anderson
Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 12 days old,
or 3323 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23266 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1960?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1960.
August 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1960:
- Almighty Voice
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
- Jan Kiepura
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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August 15, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1960:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
August 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question
August 15, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:
August 15, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 1960?
On August 15, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1960?
On August 15, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1960?
On August 15, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.