Wednesday 18 May 1960
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Taurus. The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Tom Jackson in Oakville and Jari Kurri in Helsinki.
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley.
In UK Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits.
Pollyanna, directed by David Swift, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while Advise And Consent by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching An Age of Kings.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Famous Birthdays:
- 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).
- Das Goravani: Vedic astrologer and programmer, makes videos, music and writes, all about being a human aware of God.
- Dóris Giesse: Brazilian model, dancer, actress, and journalist.
- Yannick Noah: French tennis player, a pro from 1977 to1990, winning Roland Garros in 1984, and then pop singer.
- Brent Ashton: Canadian ice hockey player and coach
- Jari Kurri: Finnish ice hockey player coach and manager
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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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
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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
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Dear And Glorious Physician
The world-famous novel about the triumphant story of St. Luke. Man of science, and Gospel writer. Today St. Luke is known as the author of the third Gospel of the New Testament, but two thousand years ago he was Lucanus, ...
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Poor No More
Stated First Edition in Very Good condition. Former owner taped the inside flaps to the boards, so tape ghosts at the outsides of the boards and tape ghosts on the flys.
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?