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October 18, 1960 was the 292nd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 18, 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 October 18, 1960, who was born and died on October 18, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. No Man'S Island) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1960?
- October 18, 1960: What happened on that day?
- October 18, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1960?
- October 18, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 18, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1960?
What day of the week was October 18, 1960?
October 18, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1960 can also be written as 10/18/1960 in the US and as 18/10/1960 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 18, 1960:
- In britain, news chronicle and daily mail merge, and london evening star merges with evening news
- Casey stengel retired by new york yankees (won ten pennants in 12 years).
October 18, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 18, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:59 am and setting at 06:00 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.
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Who was born on October 18, 1960?
Famous people born on October 18, 1960:
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
- Taleigh Smith
Celebrated for her thought-provoking plays.
- Graylee Jones
Acclaimed playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
- Denis Olivennes
French entrepreneur, the son of poet armand olivennes, and the nephew of claude olievenstein, a famous psychiatrist.
- Craig Mello
Craig mello is a scientist known for his work in rna interference, for which he was awarded the nobel prize in physiology or medicine in...
- Doug Lidster
Kamloops, british columbia -- nhl defenseman (ny rangers).
- Emily Arth
Evanston, illinois -- playmate (jun, 1988).
- Carlo Antonetti
- Anatolij Avdeev
- Yves Chiron
- Ildikó Gulyás
- Marcus Mattioli
- John Schwartzman
- Heinz Gildemeister
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
![Zac Efron]()
Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
![Vincent Spano]()
Vincent SpanoAmerican actor, on tv and stage.
![Toby Regbo]()
Toby RegboMovie actor.
October 18, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 6 months old,
or 762 months and 1 day old,
or 3313 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23194 days old,
if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 1960?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 18, 1960.
October 18, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1960:
- Coriolano Alberini
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1960:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
October 18, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
- Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
- Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
- Adam Faith - How About That
October 18, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 18, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
October 18, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La notte
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki
Country: United States of America
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker
Country: United States of America
The Alamo
Release year: 1960
Directed by: John Wayne
Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon
Country: United States of America
Shoot the Piano Player
Release year: 1960
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier
Country: United States of America
Ten Who Dared
Release year: 1960
Directed by: William Beaudine
Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong
October 18, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:
No Man's Island
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ferenc Török
Paul of Tarsus
Release year: 1960
Klondike
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones
The Westerner
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sam Peckinpah
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Brian Keith
Country: United States of America
Michael Shayne
Release year: 1960
October 18, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Politics Of Upheaval
By: Arthur Schlesinger
The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.
Baseball Is A Funny Game
By: Joe Garagiola
What happens in the clubhouse? What happens at the mound during meetings? What is it like to be a wife of a ballplayer?
Before You Go
By: Jerome Weidman
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.
The House Of Five Talents
By: Louis Auchincloss
Here's the portrait in gilt of Julius Millinder and his family, through five generations of love, ambition, and success... Julius Millinder was educated in the golden age robber barons.
The Liberal Hour
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.
Who was the US President on October 18, 1960?
On October 18, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1960?
On October 18, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1960?
On October 18, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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 October 1960?
October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
