Tuesday March 22, 1960: on this day

About March 22nd, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: AL Schawlow and C H Townes obtain patent for the laser
  • Day of the week: March 22nd, 1960 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Reese Witherspoon, James Patterson
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith
  • #1 UK song: Running Bear by Johnny Preston
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

More about March 22nd, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on March 22nd, 1960.

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What day of the week was March 22, 1960?


March 22, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1960 can also be written as 3/22/1960 in the US and as 22/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

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March 22, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 1960:

  • Al schawlow and c h townes obtain patent for the laser
  • Arthur leonard schawlow and charles hard townes receive the first patent for a laser.

March 22, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 22, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 22, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 22nd, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 22, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 22, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Who was born on March 22, 1960?


Famous people born on March 22, 1960:

  • Nicole Holofcener
    Nicole Holofcener

    Nicole holofcener is a director known for her work on independent films such as 'walking and talking' and 'enough said'.

  • Cinzia De Carolis
    Cinzia De Carolis

    Italian voice actress, singer, dialogue writer, director, and director.

  • Wetzel Winslow

    Wetzel Winslow is a celebrated American photographer who specializes in capturing the beauty of the natural world.

  • Albi Nakajima

    Renowned astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Arha Khalil

    Arha Khalil is a celebrated Palestinian playwright whose works explore the complexities of life under occupation.

  • Orit Gidali

    Israeli writer acclaimed for her works of fiction and non-fiction.

  • Elman Rapoport

    Elman Rapoport is a prominent journalist who has covered international affairs and politics.

  • Taffie Abt

    Renowned journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Akito Watanabe

    Japanese politician known for his advocacy for environmental protection.

  • Jozee Mercier

    Jozee Mercier is a contemporary French photographer acclaimed for her documentary-style photography.

  • Hitoshi Igarashi

    Japanese author known for his novel 'Murakami Diary', exploring themes of identity and alienation.

  • Analeia Montero

    Analeia Montero is a celebrated Peruvian poet whose work is renowned for its emotional depth and exploration of the human experience.

  • Rasool Nafisi

    Renowned journalist and author focusing on Middle Eastern politics.

  • Randye Herrin

    Acclaimed jazz vocalist with a unique style.

  • Moriya Endo

    Known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Zeal Deshpande

    Renowned playwright known for socially relevant dramas.

  • Chizuko Yoshida

    Chizuko Yoshida was a Japanese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics.

  • Antonieta Alva

    Antonieta Alva is a prominent Peruvian businesswoman who owns and operates a chain of retail stores.

  • Reizel Levy

    Known for advocating for social justice and equality in government.

  • Danuta Skrzypczak

    Noted biologist recognized for her research in genetics.

Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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March 22, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 16 days old,

or 3346 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23423 days old,

if you were born on March 22, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 1960?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 22, 1960.

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March 22, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 22, 1960:

  • Lucion Dodge

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.

  • Mang Kawit

    Mang Kawit was a prominent Filipino politician who served as a member of the Philippine Senate.

  • Calvary Meinzer

    Calvary Meinzer was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Belmont Faries

    Belmont Faries was a renowned American journalist and war correspondent who covered major events in the early 20th century.

  • Waverley Lewis

    Waverley Lewis was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Adabella Heywood

    Adabella Heywood was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Finnan Dunne

    Finnan Dunne was an Irish novelist who wrote extensively about the social and political issues of his time.

  • Elvy Callgren

    Elvy Callgren was a Swedish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Natalio Pesaro

    Natalio Pesaro was an Italian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Odel Hicks

    Odel Hicks was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

  • Bentli Abrahams

    Bentli Abrahams was a South African politician who served as a member of the House of Assembly.

  • Howell Dawdy

    Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Agnes Arber

    Renowned for her work in plant morphology and anatomy, she was the first female botanist to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

  • José Antonio Aguirre

    Spanish lawyer and politician, 1st president of the basque country (d. 1960).

  • Lynn Baggett

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elgin Baylor

    Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association...

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March 22, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 22, 1960:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 1960:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 21st and March 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - He'll Have To Go
  3. - Wild One
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)

March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 22, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Poor Me
  3. - Why
  4. - Delaware
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 22, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 22, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Lady Luck
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - I Love The Way You Love

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March 22, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 22, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Doris Day, David Niven, Janis Paige, Spring Byington

Country: United States of America

Breathless

Breathless

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet

Country: United States of America

The Angry Silence

The Angry Silence

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee

A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

Release year: 1960

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel, Max Croiset

March 22, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 22, 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:

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal

Release year: 1960

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

March 22, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 22, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley

The Lincoln Lords

By:

THE LINCOLN LORDS tells the story of Lincoln Lord and Maggie, their marriage and Lincoln's involvement with many institutions and organizations that influence our lives.

The Law And The Profits by C. Northcote Parkinson

The Law And The Profits

By:

Very nice, clean copy in unclipped, protected dustwrapper. To receive the front endpaper, please provide details of previous owner. There are some spotting marks on the edges. Otherwise, pages are clean and binding firm.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

Night Without End by Alistair MacLean

Night Without End

By:

The Polar ice-cap is located 640 km north of the Arctic Circle. It can be deadly and icy winds that can freeze a man to his death within minutes.

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

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Who was the US President on March 22, 1960?

On March 22, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 22, 1960?

On March 22, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 22, 1960?

On March 22, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 22nd?

March 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of March. 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 March 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),

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history

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 March 1960?

March 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1960 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 22, 1960