Wednesday August 24, 1960: on this day

August 24, 1960 was the 237th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 24, 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 August 24, 1960, who was born and died on August 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Lady For A Day) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1960?


August 24, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1960 can also be written as 8/24/1960 in the US and as 24/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

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August 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1960:

  • 60 people die when bus plunges off bridge into turvo river, brazil.

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August 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Who was born on August 24, 1960?


Famous people born on August 24, 1960:

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

  • Cal Ripken

    Sr.

  • Steven W Lindsey

    Arcadia (california) -- major usaf / astronaut sts 87, sk.

  • Kris Monaghan

    Spokane, washington -- golfer (1990-red robin kyocera inamori).

  • David Guillory

    Jockey.

  • Franz Vienboeck

    Austria -- cosmonaut (soyuz tm-13).

  • Kim Christofte

    Danish footballer.

  • Cal Ripken, Jr.

    Athlete.

  • Dan Ruland
  • Ivano Comba
  • Eli Pasquale
  • Manuel Abad
  • Frédéric Hufnagel
  • Jimmy Montanero

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien

    American producer and actress.

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August 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 4 days old,

or 3318 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23227 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 August 24, 1960?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1960.

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August 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1960:

  • Eugenio Dugoni

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1960:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
  3. - Walk -- Don't Run
  4. - The Twist
  5. - I'm Sorry

August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Tease
  2. - Apache
  3. - Shakin' All Over
  4. - Mess Of Blues
  5. - Because They're Young

August 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Kiddio
  4. - Finger Poppin' Time
  5. - This Bitter Earth

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August 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 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

The Crowded Sky

The Crowded Sky

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., John Kerr

Les vieux de la vieille

Les vieux de la vieille

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gilles Grangier

Starring: Pierre Fresnay, Jean Gabin, Noël-Noël, Bruno Balp

Sex Kittens Go to College

Sex Kittens Go to College

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Albert Zugsmith

Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Tuesday Weld, Mijanou Bardot, Mickey Shaughnessy

G.I. Blues

G.I. Blues

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas

Country: United States of America

August 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Frank Capra

Full Circle

Full Circle

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1960

August 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

Before You Go by Jerome Weidman

Before You Go

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The family of Sarno, who has a long history of practicing alternative medicine called 'cupping,' is deeply rooted in New York's Lower East Side.

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market by Nicolas Darvas

How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market

By:

Reprint of 1960 edition. Original edition in full facsimile. It is not reproduced using optical recognition software. Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian citizen, studied economics at the University of Budapest.

The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy

The Enemy Within

By:

This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.

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.

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1960?

On August 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1960?

On August 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1960?

On August 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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 August 1960?

August 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1960 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 24, 1960