Wednesday 18 May 1960
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Taurus (see planets position on May 18, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Yannick Noah and Page Hamilton.
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley.
Skeleton of Mrs. Morales, directed by Rogelio A. González, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching My Sister Eileen.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Famous Birthdays:
- Yannick Noah: French tennis player, a pro from 1977 to1990, winning Roland Garros in 1984, and then pop singer.
- Page Hamilton
- Jari Kurri: Finnish ice hockey player coach and manager.
- Das Goravani: Vedic astrologer and programmer, makes videos, music and writes, all about being a human aware of God.
- Tyka Nelson: Musician.
- Brent Ashton: Canadian ice hockey player and coach.
- Dóris Giesse: Brazilian model, dancer, actress, and journalist.
- Tom Jackson in Oakville: Ontario, Canada; Canadian Tour golfer (1991 CPGA Winter).
- Jari Kurri in Helsinki: Finland; NHL left wing (New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche).
Facts:
- Eillen Fulton begins playing Lisa on As the World Turn (for over 30 yrs)
- Jean Genets Le Balcon, premieres in Paris
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1960?
- LIFE: Princess Margarets wedding
- Time: U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7666
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1960
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- Connie Stevens - Sixteen Reasons
- Billy Bland - Let The Little Girl Dance
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
- Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
- Jeanne Black - He'll Have To Stay
Top #10 R&B songs
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II - Jessie Hill
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- The Madison Time - Part I - Ray Bryant Combo
- Harold Dorman - Mountain Of Love
- Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Connie Stevens - Sixteen Reasons
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Do You Mind? - Anthony Newley
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Lincoln Lords
THE LINCOLN LORDS is a story about Lincoln Lord and his wife Maggie, their story of marriage and Lincoln's involvement in heading many organizations and institutions that control our lives.
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The Law And The Profits
A very nice clean copy in protected unclipped dustwrapper. Previous owner details to free front endpaper. Some spotting tio closed edges, otherwise pages clean, binding firm.
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Trustee From The Toolroom
When his sister’s boat is wrecked in the Pacific, Keith Steward becomes the trustee for his little niece. In order to save her from destitution he has to embark on a
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A Distant Trumpet
Originally published in 1960 selling half a million copies at the time and first reissued as a Nonpareil paperback in 1991, this immensely popular work of fiction
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