Monday May 16, 1960: on this day

May 16, 1960 was the 137th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 16, 1960, who was born and died on May 16, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck On You by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. My Sister Eileen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 16, 1960?


May 16, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 137th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1960 can also be written as 5/16/1960 in the US and as 16/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1960:

  • Big four summit in paris, france collapses as ussr levels spy charges against usa.
  • Theodore maiman operates the first optical laser (a ruby laser), at hughes research laboratories in malibu, california.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 12:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Who was born on May 16, 1960?


Famous people born on May 16, 1960:

  • Rosario Fiorello

    Rosario Fiorello is a popular Italian singer and television presenter.

  • Bruce Norris

    Playwright.

  • S. Shanmuganathan

    Sri lankan commander and politician (d. 1998).

  • Landon Deireragea

    Nauruan politician, nauruan speaker of parliament.

  • Anne Parillaud

    Paris, france -- actress (subway.

  • Chester Brown

    Cartoonist.

  • Eric Meunie
  • Rita Rusić
  • Petre Becheru
  • R.C. Buford
  • Anna Cardini
  • Mikkjal Danielsen
  • Joe Dawson
  • Jelle Esveldt
  • Kari Uglem
  • Francesca Archibugi

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 16th

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


You are 63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 12 days old,

or 3332 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23327 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1960?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 16, 1960:

  • Ettore Rosa
  • Igor' Ėmmanuilovič Grabar'
  • Paolo Piacco

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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

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


Holidays on May 16, 1960:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1960:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1960:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stuck On You
  2. - Cathy's Clown
  3. - Greenfields
  4. - Night
  5. - Good Timin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Else's Baby
  2. - Do You Mind?
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - White Silver Sands
  2. - Doggin' Around
  3. - Night
  4. - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
  5. - Fannie Mae

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

The most popular movies on May 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

The Time Machine

The Time Machine

Release year: 1960

Directed by: George Pal

Starring: Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot

Country: United States of America

Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Swift

Starring: Jane Wyman, Hayley Mills, Richard Egan, Karl Malden

Country: United States of America

Never on Sunday

Never on Sunday

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis

Country: United States of America

Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Quine

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Brian Levant

Young at Heart

Young at Heart

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

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

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

South Of The Angels by Jessamyn West

South Of The Angels

By:

The 1920's saw the birth of a novel set in the area south of Los Angeles.

The Law And The Profits by C. Northcote Parkinson

The Law And The Profits

By:

Very nice, clean copy in unclipped, protected dustwrapper. To receive the front endpaper, please provide details of previous owner. There are some spotting marks on the edges. Otherwise, pages are clean and binding firm.

Ourselves To Know by John O'Hara

Ourselves To Know

By:

"HAVE YOU EVER HAAD AN AFFAIR w/ANOTHER MAN?" ROBERT MILLHOUSER QUESTIONED HIS WIFE. "YES, I HAVE," SHE TOLD ROBERT MILLHOUSER BRUTALLY...

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley

The Lincoln Lords

By:

THE LINCOLN LORDS tells the story of Lincoln Lord and Maggie, their marriage and Lincoln's involvement with many institutions and organizations that influence our lives.

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1960?

On May 16, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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 May 1960?

May 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Monday May 16, 1960