Saturday January 30, 1960: on this day

About January 30th, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: CIA OKs Lockheed to produce a new U-2 aircraft
  • Day of the week: January 30th, 1960 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Christian Bale, Kid Cudi
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Running Bear by Johnny Preston
  • #1 UK song: Why by Anthony Newley
  • Popular movie: La Dolce Vita directed by Federico Fellini

More about January 30th, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on January 30th, 1960.

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What day of the week was January 30, 1960?


January 30, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 30th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1960 can also be written as 1/30/1960 in the US and as 30/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 30, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1960:

  • Cia oks lockheed to produce a new u-2 aircraft
  • Us central intelligence agency okays lockheed to produce a new u-2 aircraft (oxcart).
  • Us female figure skating championship won by carol heiss.
  • Riot curtails third day's play at port-of-spain, west indies versus england.
  • The african national party is founded in chad, through the merger of traditionalist parties.

January 30, 1960: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 30, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 30, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 30, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 January 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 09:17 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 30, 1960?


Famous people born on January 30, 1960:

  • Ann Trason

    Ann Trason is a legendary ultra-marathon runner known for her numerous victories in long-distance races.

  • Gerald Finley

    Canadian opera singer.

  • Alex Titomirov

    Russian-born american businessman.

  • Tony O'Dell in Pasadena

    California, usa; actor (alan pinkard-head of the class).

  • Shigeru Sarusawa
  • Eddie Jones
  • Mario Venezia
  • Giuseppe Vegezzi
  • Jurij Korablin
  • Giuseppe Ascareggi
  • Chen Xinhua
  • Alejandro Sokol

Whose famous birthday is on January 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 30th:

  • Christian Bale
    Christian Bale

    Academy Award-winning British actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, 'The Machinist', and 'The Revenant'.

  • Kid Cudi
    Kid Cudi

    American hip hop performer.

  • Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman

    American actor.

  • Dick Cheney
    Dick Cheney

    American politician who was selected by george w. bush as his running mate on 7/24/2000.

  • Wilmer Valderrama
    Wilmer Valderrama

    Venezuelan/colombian-american comedian.

  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave

    British actress, noted family, born to actor sir michael redgrave (3/20/1908, bristol) & his wife rachel kempson (5/28/1910 dartmouth), a...

  • Brett Butler
    Brett Butler

    American comedian who rose to fame with her 1994 tv series "grace under fire", which reached the top ten.

  • Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell

    Tv actress.

  • Dorothy Malone
    Dorothy Malone

    American actress.

  • Jody Watley
    Jody Watley

    American producer and singer-songwriter.

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January 30, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 11 days old,

or 3354 weeks

or 23478 days old,

if you were born on January 30, 1960.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1960?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 30, 1960.

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January 30, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 30, 1960:

  • Johannes Pohl
  • Bernardus Croon
  • Joseph Chelladurai Kumarappa
  • Rita Maierotti
  • Ivan Pregelj
  • Joseph Vendryes

What famous deaths happened on January 30th?

Famous deaths on January 30th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont

    He is a french actor, on television and stage.

  • John McIntire
    John McIntire

    Spokane (washington) -- actor (naked city wagon train, virginian).

  • Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan

    Scottish actress (d.2015).

  • Dick Miller
    Dick Miller

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2019).

  • Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay

    Farnworth lancashire in england -- actor (robbery and lifeforce).

  • Barbara La Marr
    Barbara La Marr

    American actress who rose to fame in silent film until her death at the age of 30 from complications due to tuberculosis, nephritis and...

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Actress (destiny spiders), dead at 82.

  • Stanley Holloway
    Stanley Holloway

    At 91, comedian (my fair lady and our man higgins) dies.

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January 30, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 30, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 30, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - El Paso
  3. - Why
  4. - Teen Angel
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

January 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 30, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - Voice In The Wilderness
  3. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
  4. - Poor Me
  5. - Starry Eyed

January 30, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 30, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 30, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Smokie - Part 2
  2. - You Got What It Takes
  3. - Talk That Talk
  4. - Come Into My Heart
  5. - The Clouds

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January 30, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 30, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux

Country: United States of America

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

The Flesh and the Fiends

The Flesh and the Fiends

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Gilling

Starring: Peter Cushing, June Laverick, Donald Pleasence, George Rose

The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond

The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart, Jesse White

Hell Bent for Leather

Hell Bent for Leather

Release year: 1960

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Audie Murphy, Felicia Farr, Stephen McNally, Robert Middleton

January 30, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 30, 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

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

January 30, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 30, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

By:

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 Uncertain Trumpet by General Maxwell D. Taylor

The Uncertain Trumpet

By:

203 pages - 8 X 6 inches – "General Taylor Contends" - That the doctrine of massive reprisal has endangered our national security and that our military planning are frozen to

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

By:

The Darkness and the Dawn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways

By:

Errol Flynn is a man well-known to millions as the greatest swashbuckler on the silver screen. He was complex and lived an adventurous life that was far beyond the scope of any of his films.

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Who was the US President on January 30, 1960?

On January 30, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 1960?

On January 30, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 30, 1960?

On January 30, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 30th?

January 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of January. 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 January 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two people were killed and four more injured when a grenade was lobbed at a zamboanga mosque. no one has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of aden (2018): after two days of intense fighting in aden, the southern transitional council (stc), takes control of the port city of aden. several people have been killed during the fierce fighting. the presidential palace, which has been surrounded, is now home to ahmed obeid bin daghr (yemeni prime minister) and members of president abdrabbuh mansur hadi's government.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that seven soldiers were killed by pro–russian separatists over the past week. separatists claim that they have been subject to artillery strikes by the ukrainian side for more than five days.

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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 January 1960?

January 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1960 calendar looked like.

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