Tuesday July 19, 1960
US date format: 7/19/1960, UK date format: 19/7/1960
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Cancer (see zodiac on July 19, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Atom Egoyan and Jean-Luc Moudenc.
In that special week of July people in US were listening to I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee.
In UK Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones was in the top 5 hits.
Make Mine Mink, directed by Robert Asher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy 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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Holidays
- According to sitcom Father Ted, previous events that occurred on July 19 included Galway being liberated by the Indians, Marathon was renamed Snickers and the Ice Age ended.
- St. Symmachus
- St. Machrina
- St. Arsenius
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Events
- San Francisco Giants' Juan Marichal debuts, with a one hitter against Philadelphia Phillies.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Psycho
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Country: United States of America
The Apartment
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Country: United States of America
Inherit the Wind
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York
Country: United States of America
Elmer Gantry
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger
Country: United States of America
The Time Machine
Directed by: George Pal
Starring: Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 19, 1960?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
- Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
- Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
Top #5 R&B songs
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
- Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
- Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
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TV Series
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My Sister Eileen
Directed by: Richard Quine
Armchair Mystery Theatre
The Chevy Mystery Show
An Age of Kings
Starring: David Andrews, Patrick Garland, Julian Glover, John Ringham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Starring: Fred Smith, Mark Strotheide, Betty Hardy, Lorna Henderson
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If July 19, 1960 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1960?
- LIFE: Ina Balin
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Lyndon B. Johnson -- July 18, 1960
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7675
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
The Sicilian prince, Don Fabrizio, hero of Lampedusa's great and only novel, is described as enormous in size, in intellect, and in sensuality.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers
By: Alexander King
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrated with 23 original drawings from the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
Watcher In The Shadows
By: Geoffrey Household
A deadly pursuit through the English countryside from the acclaimed author of ROGUE MALE. After working as a double agent for the British in Nazi Germany during the war, Charles Dennim
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on July 19, 1960?
On July 19, 1960 several famous people were born including, Atom Egoyan, Jean-Luc Moudenc, Kevin Haskins.
What was the number one song in July 19, 1960?
The number one song in the week of July 19, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee in US and Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones in UK.
What were the top hits on July 19, 1960?
The top hits on July 19, 1960 were I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles, Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis in US and Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran in UK.
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