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August 28, 1960 was the 241st day of the year 1960, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1960, who was born and died on August 28, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1960?
- August 28, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1960?
- August 28, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1960?
What day of the week was August 28, 1960?
August 28, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1960 can also be written as 8/28/1960 in the US and as 28/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 11:17 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 28, 1960?
Famous people born on August 28, 1960:
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
- Leroy Chiao
Milwaukee, wisconsin -- astronaut (sts 65, 72, sk: 92).
- Dinah Cancer
American singer-songwriter (45 grave, dinah cancer, and the grave robbers).
- Fred Schaub
- Steve Sylvester
- Roger Tallroth
- Flavio Zappi
- Jean-Claude Lemoult
- Svetozar Šapurić
- Edhi Handoko
- Gennadij Denisov
- Romerito
- Julio César Romero
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Daniel Stern]()
Daniel SternAmerican actor and director.
August 28, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 7 months old,
or 763 months and 22 days old,
or 3320 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23245 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1960?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1960.
August 28, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1960:
- Anton Lajovic
Composer dies at 81.
- Charles Forbes
- Julius Frey
- Edward Hennig
- John Francis O'Hara
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
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August 28, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1960:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
August 28, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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:
- Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
- The Shadows - Apache
- Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
- Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
- Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
August 28, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Brook Benton - Kiddio
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
- Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
August 28, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Joseph Pevney
Starring: Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., John Kerr
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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Albert Zugsmith
Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Tuesday Weld, Mijanou Bardot, Mickey Shaughnessy
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 28, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Frank Capra
Full Circle
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Solvan Slick Naim, Olli Koivula
St. Ives
Release year: 1960
August 28, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Numbered Account
By: Ann Bridge
Julia Probyn was like many people who knew little about anonymous numbered Swiss Banks accounts. Colin Munro, her cousin, asked Julia Probyn to investigate the issue of one that contained a
The Enemy Within
By: Robert F. Kennedy
This is the compelling, authoritative account of one the most successful, consummate, and famous Senate investigations in modern Congressional History.
The Leopard
By: Guiseppe di Lampedusa
Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1960?
On August 28, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1960?
On August 28, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1960?
On August 28, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
