Tuesday 19 July 1960
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Cancer (see planets position on July 19, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
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 Set This House On Fire by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching My Sister Eileen.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1960 or at July 19 across the years.
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
My Sister Eileen
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Golden Girl
Spaß mit Ernst (Stankovski)
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 19 July 1960 ?
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
- Catholic - Feasts of St. Vincent de Paul
- Nicaragua - National Liberation Day
- Myanmar - Martyr's Day
- Malaysia - Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Ng Sembilan
- Roman festivals - Lucaria
Famous Birthdays:
- Atom Egoyan: Canadian stage director and film director.
- Jean-Luc Moudenc
- Kevin Haskins: English drummer and songwriter (Bauhaus Love and Rockets and Tones on Tail).
- Vera Sotnikova
- Ethan Canin: Author.
Facts:
- San Francisco Giants' Juan Marichal debuts, with a one hitter against Philadelphia Phillies.
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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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1960
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
- Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
- Brenda Lee - That's All You Gotta Do
- The Fendermen - Mule Skinner Blues
- The Everly Brothers - When Will I Be Loved
- Ray Peterson - Tell Laura I Love Her
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
Top #10 R&B songs
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
- There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2) - Bobby Marchan
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
- Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
- Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me) - Jon Thomas and Orchestra
- Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
- Ain't Misbehavin' - Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers
- Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Set This House On Fire
The day after Peter Leverett met his old friend Mason Flagg in Italy, Mason was found dead. The hours leading up to his death were a nightmare for Peter - both
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I Kid You Not
Who is Jack Parr? I Kid You Not is the answer to this question by the one who has the inside story -- Jack Parr.
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