Monday February 29, 1960: on this day

February 29, 1960 was the 60th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 29, 1960, who was born and died on February 29, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 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 29th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1960?


February 29, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 60th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1960 can also be written as 2/29/1960 in the US and as 29/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1960:

  • Kret tv channel 23 in richardson, tx (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • First playboy club, featuring bunnies, opens in chicago, illinois, usa.
  • John kennedy makes "missile gap" the us presidential campaign issue.
  • An earthquake in morocco kills over 3,000 people and nearly destroys agadir in the southern part of the country.
  • Family circus makes its debut.
  • The 5.7 m  agadir earthquake shakes coastal morocco with a maximum perceived intensity of x (), destroying agadir and leaving 12,000 dead and another 12,000 injured.

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February 29, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th 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 29, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 29th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 29, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 29, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 10:03 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 29, 1960?


Famous people born on February 29, 1960:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Anthonyjames Robbins

    Anthonyjames Robbins is a renowned American entrepreneur, author, and life coach who has helped millions of people achieve personal and...

  • Khaled (musician)

    Khaled is a french dj and record producer known for popularizing french house music.

  • Guy Hascoët

    French politician, member of the greens europe a%0cologie.

  • Thomas Schaefer

    Thomas schaefer is a german politician known for his role as the minister of finance in the state of hesse.

  • Yolanda Barcina

    Yolanda Barcina is a Spanish politician who served as the President of Navarre from 2011 to 2015.

  • Lucian Grainge

    Lucian Grainge is a British music executive and the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group.

  • Khaled

    Algerian singer-songwriter.

  • Richard Ramirez

    American serial killer and sex offender (d. 2013).

  • Guy McPherson

    American scientist, blogger and author, and professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology & evolutionary biology, university of...

  • Cheb Khaled

    Algerian singer, a well-known arabic singer.

  • Carlo Pastori

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

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February 29, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 29 days old,

or 3347 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23434 days old,

if you were born on February 29, 1960.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1960?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1960.

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February 29, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1960:

  • Walter Yust

    American journalist and author (b. 1894).

  • Melvin Purvis

    American police officer and fbi agent (b. 1903).

  • Amadeo Sabattini

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

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  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 29th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

February 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

February 29, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Poor Me
  3. - Why
  4. - Delaware
  5. - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

February 29, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 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 29th and March 6th.

February 29, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 29, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
  2. - Money (That's what I want)
  3. - Lady Luck
  4. - Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Handy Man

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February 29, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 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

Purple Noon

Purple Noon

Release year: 1960

Directed by: René Clément

Starring: Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, Erno Crisa

Country: United States of America

Can-Can

Can-Can

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

Seven Thieves

Seven Thieves

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Rod Steiger, Joan Collins, Eli Wallach

Home from the Hill

Home from the Hill

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

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

February 29, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Strife

Strife

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Tiffany Warren

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1960

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

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

February 29, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 29, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

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The Darkness and the Dawn

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1960?

On February 29, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1960?

On February 29, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1960?

On February 29, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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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