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May 21, 1960 was the 142nd day of the year 1960, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 21, 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 May 21, 1960, who was born and died on May 21, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck On You by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. My Sister Eileen) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1960?
- May 21, 1960: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1960?
- May 21, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1960?
What day of the week was May 21, 1960?
May 21, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1960 can also be written as 5/21/1960 in the US and as 21/5/1960 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1960:
- 86th preakness: bobby ussery aboard bally ache wins in 1:57.6.
May 21, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 05:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.
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Who was born on May 21, 1960?
Famous people born on May 21, 1960:
- Ruthia Jackson
Legendary track and field athlete who set multiple records in her career.
- Jeffree Dahmer
Infamous serial killer known for his heinous crimes.
- Mohanlal
Mohanlal is an indian actor and producer known for his work in malayalam cinema.
- Jeffey Toobin
Legal analyst for CNN and The New Yorker.
- Vladimir Salnikov
Russian swimmer.
- Kent Hrbek
American baseball player and sportscaster.
- Mark Ridgway
Australian cricketer.
- Mark Kevin Carnevale in Annapolis
Maryland, usa; pga golfer (1992 chattanooga).
- Jolanta Królikowska
- Alena Chlopcava
- John O'Brien
- Walfrido Mola
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 10 months old,
or 766 months and 28 days old,
or 3334 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23343 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1960?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1960.
May 21, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1960:
- Jurij Nikolaevič Rerich
- Adolf Aber
- Rudolf Degermark
- Georges Claude
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1960:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1960:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1960:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
May 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
May 21, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Jackie Wilson - Night
- Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
May 21, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 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
The Time Machine
Release year: 1960
Directed by: George Pal
Starring: Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot
Country: United States of America
Pollyanna
Release year: 1960
Directed by: David Swift
Starring: Jane Wyman, Hayley Mills, Richard Egan, Karl Malden
Country: United States of America
Never on Sunday
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis
Country: United States of America
Sergeant Rutledge
Release year: 1960
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke
May 21, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
My Sister Eileen
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Quine
The Flintstones
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Brian Levant
Young at Heart
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
The Long Way Home
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris
Der schwarze Kanal
Release year: 1960
May 21, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mrs. 'Arris Goes To New York
By: Paul Gallico
This 2007 reprint is of the famed series McCalls published in 1959/1960. Hardcover in small format with dust jacket.
A Distant Trumpet
By: Paul Horgan
This popular fiction work was first published in 1960, selling half a million copies. It was first reissued in Nonpareil paperback form in 1991.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
Two Weeks In Another Town
By: Irwin Shaw
John Andrus, a struggling actor, gets his last chance to make it big with a memorable Roman holiday. John Andrus was severely injured in World War II. Andrus is marred by a scar on his face and burdened with a …
Who was the US President on May 21, 1960?
On May 21, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1960?
On May 21, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1960?
On May 21, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1960?
May 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
