Thursday March 17, 1960: on this day

March 17, 1960 was the 77th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1960, who was born and died on March 17, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Der Schwarze Kanal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1960?


March 17, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 77th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1960 can also be written as 3/17/1960 in the US and as 17/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

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March 17, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1960:

  • Eisenhower forms anti-castro-exile army under the cia
  • Wsla (now waka) tv channel 8 in selma, al (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Us president dwight eisenhower forms anti-castro-exile army under the us central intelligence agency.
  • U.s. president dwight d. eisenhower signs the national security council directive on the anti-cuban covert action program that will ultimately lead to the bay of pigs invasion.
  • Northwest airlines flight 710 crashes near tell city, indiana, killing all 63 on board.
  • Northwest orient airlines flight 710 crashes in tobin township, perry county, indiana, killing 63.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 09:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Who was born on March 17, 1960?


Famous people born on March 17, 1960:

  • Arye Gross
    Arye Gross

    American actor recognized for his work in film and television.

  • Vicki Lewis
    Vicki Lewis

    American singer and actress.

  • Jerrye Jones

    Bestselling novelist known for her gripping suspense novels.

  • Caitlinn Kelly

    Award-winning journalist known for her insightful reporting on social issues.

  • Omah El-Sabahy

    Notable chemist specializing in organic synthesis.

  • Pietro Scalia

    Joe hutshing and joe hutshing shared an oscar for best film editing 1992 for "jfk," which was edited by an italian film editor.

  • Collin Broholm

    Noted physicist known for contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Elton Hayward

    South African actor known for his roles in 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' films.

  • Howard Shaw

    Founder of Shaw Communications, a Canadian telecommunications company.

  • Bernt Hugenholtz

    Dutch microbiologist known for his research on microbial ecology and evolution.

  • Greyson Wilde

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Jayce Carter

    Prolific playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Charline Jones

    Known for her impactful and socially relevant plays.

  • Contessa Dante

    Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Delice Frost

    Known for her groundbreaking plays exploring social issues.

  • Hein Kuipers

    German journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Lexia Jones

    Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful dramas.

  • Gian Signorini

    A soccer player from italy was diagnosed with lateral sclerosis.

  • Rebeca Arthur

    American actress.

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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


You are 64 years and 12 days old,

or 768 months and 12 days old,

or 3341 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23388 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1960?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1960:

  • Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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

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


Holidays on March 17, 1960:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1960:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - He'll Have To Go
  3. - Wild One
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Poor Me
  3. - Why
  4. - Delaware
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 17, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - Lady Luck
  5. - This Magic Moment

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

The most popular movies on March 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

Breathless

Breathless

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet

Country: United States of America

The Angry Silence

The Angry Silence

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee

A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

Release year: 1960

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel, Max Croiset

A Breath of Scandal

A Breath of Scandal

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, John Gavin, Angela Lansbury

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

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

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

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

By:

You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

By:

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

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

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.

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1960?

On March 17, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1960?

March 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1960 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 17, 1960