Wednesday August 17, 1960: on this day

August 17, 1960 was the 230th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1960, who was born and died on August 17, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1960?


August 17, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1960 can also be written as 8/17/1960 in the US and as 17/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 17, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1960:

  • Francis gary powers u-2 spy trial opens in moscow
  • Indonesia drops diplomatic relations with netherlands
  • Cia pilot francis gary powers is found guilty of espionage by the soviet union, sentenced to ten years in prison.
  • Decolonization: gabon gains independence from france.
  • Aeroflot flight 036 crashes in soviet ukraine, killing 34.

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August 17, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 17, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 05:23 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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Who was born on August 17, 1960?


Famous people born on August 17, 1960:

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Bruce Penhall
    Bruce Penhall

    Balboa, california -- actor (savage beach).

  • Johnavon LaFontaine

    Renowned news anchor known for his distinctive voice and storytelling.

  • Stephan Eicher

    Swiss singer-songwriter (grauzone).

  • Lisa Coleman

    Lisa coleman is a composer known for her work as a member of the music group the revolution, and for her collaborations with prince.

  • Miquel Iceta
  • Chris Fuhrman
  • Branko Miljuš
  • Riccardo Ricciuti
  • Jorge Mori Igoa
  • Héctor de Malba

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
    Rachel Hurd-Wood

    British actress.

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August 17, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 11 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23234 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1960?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1960.

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August 17, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1960:

  • Raymond Frémont
  • Fernand Rivers

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1960:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
  3. - I'm Sorry
  4. - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
  5. - Walk -- Don't Run

August 17, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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:

  1. - Please Don't Tease
  2. - Apache
  3. - Shakin' All Over
  4. - Mess Of Blues
  5. - Because They're Young

August 17, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 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:

  1. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  2. - A Fool In Love
  3. - Walking To New Orleans
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Question

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August 17, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 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

Les vieux de la vieille

Les vieux de la vieille

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gilles Grangier

Starring: Pierre Fresnay, Jean Gabin, Noël-Noël, Bruno Balp

Sex Kittens Go to College

Sex Kittens Go to College

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Albert Zugsmith

Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Tuesday Weld, Mijanou Bardot, Mickey Shaughnessy

G.I. Blues

G.I. Blues

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas

Country: United States of America

Atom Age Vampire

Atom Age Vampire

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anton Giulio Majano

Starring: Alberto Lupo, Susanne Loret, Sergio Fantoni, Franca Parisi

August 17, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Frank Capra

Full Circle

Full Circle

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1960

August 17, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Baseball Is A Funny Game by Joe Garagiola

Baseball Is A Funny Game

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What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?

Trustee From The Toolroom by Nevil Shute

Trustee From The Toolroom

By:

Keith Steward is appointed trustee to his little niece after his sister's boat gets lost in the Pacific. He must save his niece from being left homeless by embarking on an adventure.

The Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

By:

2011 Reprint of the 1960 Edition. Original edition in full facsimile. Not reproduced using optical recognition software. Goldwater published "The Conscience Of A Conservative" in the year he was born.

Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman

Mr. Citizen

By:

315 pages - photo illustrated

Before You Go by Jerome Weidman

Before You Go

By:

The family of Sarno, who has a long history of practicing alternative medicine called 'cupping,' is deeply rooted in New York's Lower East Side.

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1960?

On August 17, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1960?

On August 17, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1960?

On August 17, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 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.

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