Tuesday February 16, 1960: on this day

February 16, 1960 was the 47th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 16, 1960, who was born and died on February 16, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Teen Angel by Mark Dinning), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Strife) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1960?


February 16, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1960 can also be written as 2/16/1960 in the US and as 16/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1960:

  • Us nuclear submarine uss triton sets off on underwater round-world trip.
  • The u.s. navy submarine uss triton begins operation sandblast, setting sail from new london, connecticut, to begin the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.

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February 16, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 16, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Who was born on February 16, 1960?


Famous people born on February 16, 1960:

  • Cherie Chung
    Cherie Chung

    Hong kong actress.

  • Nasir El-Rufai

    Nigerian politician and current Governor of Kaduna State.

  • Pete Willis

    English guitarist (def leppard atomic mass gogmagog & roadhouse).

  • Bill Pecota

    American baseball player.

  • Lucy Kaplansky
  • Luciano Zerbini
  • Rosaria Capacchione
  • Vincenzo De Falco
  • Alfredo Núñez
  • Abdullah Al-Buloushi
  • Mowafak Ibrahim
  • Reiner Maurer
  • Antonio Ravot
  • Valerio Donnianni
  • Antonio Dechent

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 13 days old,

or 3345 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23418 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 16, 1960?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1960.

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February 16, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1960:

  • Countess Mountbatten

    British journalist known for her coverage of social issues and political events.

  • Leopold Neubauer
  • Norman Pett
  • Vincenzo Ricchioni
  • Natividad Yarza Planas
  • Adolphe Beaufrère

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1960:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1960:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Teen Angel
  2. - Running Bear
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - He'll Have To Go
  5. - Where Or When

February 16, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 16, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Poor Me
  4. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  5. - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 16, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 16, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Just A Little Bit
  3. - Sweet Sixteen
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - I'll Take Care Of You

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February 16, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Carry on, Constable

Carry on, Constable

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gerald Thomas

Starring: Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Eric Barker, Kenneth Connor

The Amazing Transparent Man

The Amazing Transparent Man

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Marguerite Chapman, Douglas Kennedy, James Griffith, Ivan Triesault

Comanche Station

Comanche Station

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Randolph Scott, Nancy Gates, Claude Akins, Skip Homeier

The Last Voyage

The Last Voyage

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone

Starring: Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, George Sanders, Edmond O'Brien

February 16, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

February 16, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Two Weeks In Another Town by Irwin Shaw

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John Andrus, a struggling actor, gets his last chance to make it big with a memorable Roman holiday. John Andrus was severely injured in World War II. Andrus is marred by a scar on his face and burdened with a …

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

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In Very Good Condition. The boards were taped by the previous owner. Tape ghosts on the outsides of boards.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

Enough Good Men by Charles Mercer

Enough Good Men

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An engaging novel set during The American Revoulution

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1960?

On February 16, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1960?

On February 16, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1960?

On February 16, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

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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 February 1960?

February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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