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December 29, 1960 was the 364th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 29, 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 29, 1960, who was born and died on December 29, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 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. The Avengers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 29, 1960?
- December 29, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 29, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 29, 1960?
- December 29, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 29, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- December 29, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 29, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- December 29, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 29, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 29, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 29, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on December 29, 1960?
What day of the week was December 29, 1960?
December 29, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 364th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 29, 1960 can also be written as 12/29/1960 in the US and as 29/12/1960 in UK and Europe.
December 29, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 29, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 29, 1960 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 05:00 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 29, 1960?
Famous people born on December 29, 1960:
- David Boon
Referee and cricketer from australia.
- Brian A. Hopkins
American author.
- Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
Congolese militia leader, founded the union of congolese patriots.
- Michael James Pappas
American politician.
- Thomas Dyilo
Congolese militia leader founded union of congolese patriots.
- Katerina Didaskalou
Greek actress.
- Matthew Kandegas
American painter.
- Dave Pelzer
Writer.
- James Martin
- Stefano Mondini
- Luca Scribani Rossi
- Carola Anding
- Jeff Campitelli
- Daniele Fontecchio
- Grant Llewellyn
- John Fitzgerald
- Joseba Apaolaza
Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:
![Patricia Clarkson]()
Patricia ClarksonPatricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.
![Jude Law]()
Jude LawRenowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.
![Jon Voight]()
Jon VoightAmerican actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...
![Ted Danson]()
Ted DansonAmerican actor.
![Diego Luna]()
Diego LunaMexican actor, director and producer.
![Alison Brie]()
Alison BrieAlison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.
![Ross Lynch]()
Ross LynchAmerican actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.
![Jane Levy]()
Jane LevyTv actress.
![Leonor Varela]()
Leonor VarelaModel and actress from chile, both american and chilean.
![Mekhi Phifer]()
Mekhi PhiferAmerican actor.
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December 29, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 3 months old,
or 759 months and 28 days old,
or 3304 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23129 days old,
if you were born on December 29, 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 29, 1960?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 29, 1960.
December 29, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 29, 1960:
- Eden Phillpotts
British author known for his novels and plays.
- Philippe Panneton
Canadian diplomat and academic physician (d. 1960).
What famous deaths happened on December 29th?
Famous deaths on December 29th:
![Peggy Cummins]()
Peggy CumminsIrish actress (b. 1925).
![Lita Grey]()
Lita GreyAmerican actress (born in 1908).
![Vivienne Segal]()
Vivienne SegalAt 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.
- Reginna Maria Rilke
Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
- Alekai Laiho
Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.
- Joseff Cornell
Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.
- Syvilla
Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.
- Christina Rossetti
The sister of d.g.
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December 29, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 29, 1960:
- The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
December 29, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 29, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
December 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
December 29, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 29, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
December 29, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 29, 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 Marriage-Go-Round
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Susan Hayward, James Mason, Julie Newmar, Robert Paige
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
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Richard Murphy
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty
Five Guns to Tombstone
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: James Brown, John Wilder, Walter Coy, Robert Karnes
December 29, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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 Avengers
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sydney Newman
Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik
Starring: Patrick Macnee
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Vanity Fair
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Mira Nair
Beauty and the Beast
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Christophe Gans
Cover Girl
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Charles Vidor
No Man's Island
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Ferenc Török
December 29, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 29, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Conscience Of A Conservative
By: Barry Goldwater
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.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
The Doomed Oasis
By: Hammond Innes
This epic adventure takes place in the Arabian Desert where the shadows of British colonialism threaten to destroy a father-son relationship. Nineteen-year-old David Thomas killed his father three years ago.
Mistress Of Mellyn
By: Victoria Holt
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?
Who was the US President on December 29, 1960?
On December 29, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1960?
On December 29, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 29, 1960?
On December 29, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 29th?
December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
- 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
- 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".
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.
