Tuesday August 16, 1960: on this day
August 16, 1960 was the 229th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1960, who was born and died on August 16, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1960?
- August 16, 1960: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1960?
- August 16, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1960?
What day of the week was August 16, 1960?
August 16, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1960 can also be written as 8/16/1960 in the US and as 16/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1960:
- Republic of congo (zaire, dem republic of congo) forms
- Britain grants independence to crown colony of cyprus.
- Cyprus gains its independence from the united kingdom.
- Joseph kittinger parachutes from a balloon over new mexico, united states, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: high-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft.
August 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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August 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1960 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 04:37 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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Famous people born on August 16, 1960:
- Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.
- Mirko Cvetković
Mirko Cvetković is a Serbian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Serbia from 2008 to 2012.
- Mitch Landrieu
Politician.
- Claudia Piñeiro
Argentinian author known for her crime novels and social commentary.
- Rosita Baltazar
Belizean choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor (d. 2015).
- Franz Welser-Möst
Austrian-american director and conductor.
- Éric Caritoux
He was a french road racing cyclist who raced from 1983 to 1994.
- Flood (producer)
- Gabriel Milovich
- Rosa Zafferani
- Giorgio Airaudo
- Leonid Fëdorovič Toptunov
- Rosen Barčovski
- Stuart Beedie
- David Dhawan
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
- Angela Bassett
Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
- Steve Carell
Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
- Pierre Richard
French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
- Rumer Willis
American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
- Cam Gigandet
Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
- Clovis Cornillac
French actor in television, film and theater.
- Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
- Julie Newmar
American singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 7 months old,
or 763 months and 12 days old,
or 3319 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23235 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1960?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1960.
August 16, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
- Elvis Presley
American pop singer.
- Margaret Mitchell
American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
- Peter Fonda
American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Stewart Granger
Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
- Amanda Blake
American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
- Anna Kashfi
Actress from india-america (d. 2015).
- Phil Leeds
American actor (d. 1998).
- William Windom
American actor (d. 2012).
- Louis Jouvet
French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
- John Hurley
At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
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August 16, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1960:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 16, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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 16, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 16, 1960?
On August 16, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1960?
On August 16, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1960?
On August 16, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.