Saturday December 24, 1960: on this day

December 24, 1960 was the 359th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 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 December 24, 1960, who was born and died on December 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Cover Girl) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 24, 1960?


December 24, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 359th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1960 can also be written as 12/24/1960 in the US and as 24/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

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December 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1960:

  • Dutch bishops question papacy values.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 24, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:46 am and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Who was born on December 24, 1960?


Famous people born on December 24, 1960:

  • Adeyemi Ikuforiji

    Nigerian politician who served as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

  • Carol Vorderman

    British television presenter.

  • Glenn McQueen

    Canadian-american animator (b. 1960).

  • Luciano Bruni
  • Mimì Ciaramella
  • Charles Ng
  • Fuyumi Ono
  • Marjan Podobnik
  • Enrico Rimoldi
  • Emmanuel Félémou
  • Gustavo Fontán
  • Eva Tamargo
  • Fei Xiang
  • Yves Le Saux
  • Iosu Expósito

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 4 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23105 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 24, 1960?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 24, 1960:

  • Guenevere Ashford

    Guenevere Ashford was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems that explored themes of love, loss, and the natural...

  • Diron Duval

    Diron Duval was a French essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on the nature of art and creativity.

  • Stockton Axson

    Stockton Axson was an American astronomer known for his work on variable stars.

  • Robert Maysack
  • Gaston de Trannoy
  • Guido Mazzali
  • Maria Elena Tiepolo Oggioni

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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

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


Holidays on December 24, 1960:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Last Date
  3. - Wonderland By Night
  4. - North To Alaska
  5. - Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Now Or Never
  2. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  3. - I Love You
  4. - Rocking Goose
  5. - Little Donkey

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He Will Break Your Heart
  2. - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
  3. - Stay
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - New Orleans

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

The most popular movies on December 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

Where the Boys Are

Where the Boys Are

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton

Country: United States of America

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Murphy

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty

Five Guns to Tombstone

Five Guns to Tombstone

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: James Brown, John Wilder, Walter Coy, Robert Karnes

Two Women

Two Women

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica

Starring: Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Raf Vallone, Eleonora Brown

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Nylon Pirates

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Alcestis is a British luxury cruise ship that is moored in New York. She will be embarking on a trip to South America, the Caribbean and Africa with her only passengers, businessmen facing mid-life crisis.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

By:

Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

By:

A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

The House Of Five Talents by Louis Auchincloss

The House Of Five Talents

By:

Here's the portrait in gilt of Julius Millinder and his family, through five generations of love, ambition, and success... Julius Millinder was educated in the golden age robber barons.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1960?

On December 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 24th?

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

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 1960?

December 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1960 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 24, 1960