Monday 22 August 1960
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo. The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Gwen Ballinger and Holger Gehrke.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley.
In UK Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits.
G.I. Blues, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while The Night They Burned The Mountain by Thomas A. Dooley was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Old Newspapers
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What the sky looked like on 22 August 1960
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Comedy Spot
An Age of Kings
Pony Express
Four Feather Falls
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 22 August 1960 ?
Holidays:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Famous Birthdays:
- Gwen Ballinger: Family Member.
- Holger Gehrke: German footballer and manager.
Famous Deaths:
- Eduard Putsep: Estonian wrestler (Born 1898).
Facts:
- Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Asheville Golf Open
- Gil Hodges sets National League righty home run record with number 352.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1960?
- LIFE: Olympic swimmers
- Time: U.N. Secretary General
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7680
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- Bobby Rydell - Volare
- Hank Ballard and the Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
- Donnie Brooks - Mission Bell
- Safaris - Image Of A Girl
Top #10 R&B songs
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question
- Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
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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To Kill a Mockingbird
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960.
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