Friday February 26, 1960: on this day

February 26, 1960 was the 57th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1960, who was born and died on February 26, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Strife) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1960?


February 26, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1960 can also be written as 2/26/1960 in the US and as 26/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1960:

  • Soviet premier khrushchev voices support for indonesia.
  • Verne gagne beats doctor x in omaha, nebraska, to become nwa wrestling champion.
  • A new york bound alitalia airliner crashed into a cemetery at shannon, ireland, shortly after takeoff, killing 34 of the 52 persons on board.

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February 26, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 06:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Who was born on February 26, 1960?


Famous people born on February 26, 1960:

  • Hannes Jaenicke
    Hannes Jaenicke

    German actor and greenpeace activist.

  • Lorenzo Saba

    Italian karate champion from europe, who went into healing arts and visited the u.s.

  • Jaz Coleman

    English keyboard player and producer (killing joke), singer-songwriter.

  • Robert Jaspert

    German football manager.

  • Corrado Ariaudo
  • Elmar Pichler Rolle
  • Birgit Treiber
  • Gabriele Frigato

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 22 days old,

or 3346 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23427 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1960?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1960.

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February 26, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1960:

  • Aleksandar Belic

    Swedish linguist dies at the age of 83.

  • Gilles Bouhours
  • Carl Harbaugh
  • Luigi Gentile

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1960:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1960:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Theme From A Summer Place
  2. - Teen Angel
  3. - Handy Man
  4. - He'll Have To Go
  5. - What In The World's Come Over You

February 26, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Poor Me
  4. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  5. - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 26, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Sweet Sixteen
  3. - Just A Little Bit
  4. - Handy Man
  5. - Teen Angel

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February 26, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 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

Home from the Hill

Home from the Hill

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker, George Peppard, George Hamilton

Conspiracy of Hearts

Conspiracy of Hearts

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Lilli Palmer, Sylvia Syms, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis

Tea for Two

Tea for Two

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Eve Arden

Too Soon to Love

Too Soon to Love

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Richard Rush

Starring: Jennifer West, Richard Evans, Warren Parker, Ralph Manza

February 26, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

February 26, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

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In Very Good Condition. The boards were taped by the previous owner. Tape ghosts on the outsides of boards.

May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King

May This House Be Safe From Tigers

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Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrations by 23 original drawings of the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

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Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

No Room In The Ark by Alan Moorehead

No Room In The Ark

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GALLIPOLI AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION beautifully describe the excitement and mystery surrounding Africa's primitive tribes and wild animals.

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1960?

On February 26, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1960?

On February 26, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1960?

On February 26, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1960?

February 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Friday February 26, 1960