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Saturday October 15, 1960: on this day
October 15, 1960 was the 289th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 15, 1960, who was born and died on October 15, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Custer by Larry Verne), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Paul Of Tarsus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1960?
- October 15, 1960: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1960?
- October 15, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1960?
What day of the week was October 15, 1960?
October 15, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 289th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1960 can also be written as 10/15/1960 in the US and as 15/10/1960 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1960:
- Laughs & other events closes at barrymore theater nyc after 8 performances
October 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 04:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.
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Who was born on October 15, 1960?
Famous people born on October 15, 1960:
- Michaeal Lewis
Known for his books on economics and finance.
- Duchess of York
Duchess of York is a British businesswoman and entrepreneur who has launched several successful companies and charitable initiatives.
- Lolita Morena
Lolita morena is a swiss actress and model known for her work in european films and television.
- Kimberly Quinn
American-born, femme fatale, whose affair with david blunkett, a british politician, caused scandal in the uk in 2004.
- Daniel Mazur
American mountaineer.
- Lobo Chan
- Daniel Fontaine
- Saverio Fossati
- Connie Hedegaard
- Steve McCall
- Stefano Menichini
- John Orlando
- Darryl Pearce
- Slavko Štimac
- Chika Yamamoto
- Peppe Servillo
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 6 months old,
or 762 months and 10 days old,
or 3314 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23203 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1960?
There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1960.
October 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1960:
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Felice Bauer
Famous for being the fiancée of writer Franz Kafka.
- Clara Kimball Young
American actress and producer (b. 1890).
- Maude Eburne
Actress (ladies they talk about, guardsman) dies at 84.
- Concha Peña Pastor
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Thomas Sankara
Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1960:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1960:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1960 was Mr. Custer by Larry Verne, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
- Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
- Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
- Adam Faith - How About That
October 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
October 15, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 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
Shoot the Piano Player
Release year: 1960
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier
Country: United States of America
Ten Who Dared
Release year: 1960
Directed by: William Beaudine
Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong
The Millionairess
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Anthony Asquith
Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica
Midnight Lace
Release year: 1960
Directed by: David Miller
Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy
Country: United States of America
October 15, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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
Michael Shayne
Release year: 1960
Our House
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns
October 15, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Temptation Of Christ
By: Nikos Kazantzakis
The international bestseller about Jesus Christ's life and death. The Last Temptation of Christ has been hailed as a masterpiece worldwide by critics. It is a massive reinterpretation of Gospels.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
The Good Years
By: Walter Lord
1900-1914 These were the years of T.R. Trust busting, "the whole dinner pail", the Model T Ford, Wright Brothers' flying machine; "400", the Bunny Hug, and Turkey Trot were all part of this trust busting.
Who was the US President on October 15, 1960?
On October 15, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1960?
On October 15, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1960?
On October 15, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1960?
October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
