Saturday September 24, 1960: on this day

September 24, 1960 was the 268th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 24, 1960, who was born and died on September 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Twist by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. The Westerner) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 24, 1960?


September 24, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 268th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1960 can also be written as 9/24/1960 in the US and as 24/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

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September 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1960:

  • Uss enterprise, 1st nuclear power aircraft carrier, launches
  • Browse newspapers headlines from September 24, 1960
  • The uss enterprise aircraft carrier is launched at newport news, virginia. this is the world's first nuclear-powered carrier, also the most powerful warship ever built, at 300,000 horsepower, the longest at 1101.5 feet, and costliest at us$445 million. the ship was designed to accomodate 100 aircraft.
  • Uss , the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.

September 24, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 24, 1960: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Dallas Cowboys : 35 - 28
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September 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Who was born on September 24, 1960?


Famous people born on September 24, 1960:

  • Onyekachi Udechukwu

    Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of identity and culture.

  • Wolfgang Bernhard

    Former CEO of Chrysler and Volkswagen executive known for his leadership in the automotive industry.

  • Gaylene Preston

    Known for her innovative business strategies.

  • Pearson Wright

    Contemporary sculptor famous for his abstract works.

  • Amy Sky

    Canadian actress and producer of singer-songwriters.

  • Jack Pierson

    American artist, whose photographs include photos of the male nude as well as of him.

  • Philippe Lacroix

    Dutch kidnapper and accomplice to patrick haemers in kidnapping the former belgia prime minister, paul van den boeynants in january 1989.

  • Tony Juniper

    Politiker and environmentalist from england.

  • Erich Maechler
  • Alberto Sette
  • Branko Karačić
  • Michele Casino
  • Gustavo Bombín Espino
  • Zhu Bo
  • Celso Jaque

Whose famous birthday is on September 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 24th:

  • Shawn Crahan
    Shawn Crahan

    Shawn crahan is an american musician best known as the percussionist and co-founder of the heavy metal band slipknot.

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo

    American actor best known for his role in the tv series "hercules".

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Nia Vardalos
    Nia Vardalos

    Nia vardalos is a canadian-american actress, screenwriter, and producer, best known for her role in the film 'my big fat greek wedding'...

  • Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley

    British-american singer and actor.

  • Megan Ward
    Megan Ward

    Los angeles, california -- actress kimberly sayers dark skies.

  • Lou Dobbs
    Lou Dobbs

    American television anchor and journalist.

  • Jim McKay
    Jim McKay

    American journalist.

  • Uschi Obermaier
    Uschi Obermaier

    German actress and model.

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


You are 63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 24 days old,

or 3312 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23187 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 24, 1960?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 24, 1960:

  • Matyas Seiber

    Komponist, who dies at 55.

  • Johnny Thomson
  • Francesco Viscardi

What famous deaths happened on September 24th?

Famous deaths on September 24th:

  • Mark Frankel
    Mark Frankel

    Actor (solitaire for 2, simon-sisters), died at 34.

  • Warren William
    Warren William

    Actor (fear wolf man, madame x), is killed at 53.

  • Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn

    American actor (b. 1953).

  • Sarah Churchill
    Sarah Churchill

    London, england -- actress (all over town royal wedding).

  • Patsy Kelly
    Patsy Kelly

    Actress (brigid murphy-cop and the kid), dies aged 71.

  • Bruno VeSota
    Bruno VeSota

    Actor/director (chopper, teenage doll), is killed at 54.

  • Orville Caldwell
    Orville Caldwell

    At 71, the death of the deputy major (la-1940).

  • Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton

    Actor, com gordon-batman, dies from asthma at 85.

  • Zeki Müren

    Renowned Turkish classical music singer.

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September 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1960 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

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

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

  1. - The Twist
  2. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  3. - It's Now Or Never
  4. - Mr. Custer
  5. - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

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

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

  1. - Apache
  2. - Mess Of Blues
  3. - Because They're Young
  4. - Please Don't Tease
  5. - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

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

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

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Chain Gang
  4. - A Fool In Love
  5. - Finger Poppin' Time

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

The most popular movies on September 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

Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue

Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen

Seven Ways from Sundown

Seven Ways from Sundown

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Audie Murphy, Barry Sullivan, Venetia Stevenson, John McIntire

Watch Your Stern

Watch Your Stern

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Gerald Thomas

Starring: Kenneth Connor, Eric Barker, Leslie Phillips, Joan Sims

Tormented

Tormented

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, Juli Reding

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

Michael Shayne

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

Our House

Our House

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns

The Tall Man

The Tall Man

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager

Country: United States of America

Insight

Insight

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Livi Zheng, Ken Zheng

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

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

The Last Temptation Of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis

The Last Temptation Of Christ

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The international bestseller about Jesus Christ's life and death. The Last Temptation of Christ has been hailed as a masterpiece worldwide by critics. It is a massive reinterpretation of Gospels.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

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Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

The Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

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2011 Reprint of the 1960 Edition. Original edition in full facsimile. Not reproduced using optical recognition software. Goldwater published "The Conscience Of A Conservative" in the year he was born.

Before You Go by Jerome Weidman

Before You Go

By:

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.

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

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Mount Mellyn was as proud and majestic as she imagined...But what about its master, Connan TreMellyn. Martha Leigh's new employer was as charming as his name implied?

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Who was the US President on September 24, 1960?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 24, 1960?

On September 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 24th?

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

  • 2018 - Russian officials claim that they will be sending s-300 air-defense missile systems to syria in the next two weeks after the downing of russian planes in syria. russia stated that it will begin jamming satellite signals and radar signals from planes attacking syrian territory from the mediterranean.
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: according to the russian defence ministry, a russian lieutenant-general valery asapov was killed by mortar fire from isil militants close to deir ez-zor. asapov is one of the top russian military advisors in syria.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). a triple suicide bombing attack in tikrit north of tikrit kills at most 11 people and injures 34 others.

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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 September 1960?

September 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

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Saturday September 24, 1960