Wednesday October 05, 1960: on this day

October 05, 1960 was the 279th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 05, 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 October 05, 1960, who was born and died on October 05, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Klondike) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 1960?


October 05, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 279th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1960 can also be written as 10/5/1960 in the US and as 5/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

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October 05, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1960:

  • British labour party demands unilateral nuclear disarmament
  • Keyc tv channel 12 in mankato, mn (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Eastern air lines' electra turbo-prop crashes in boston harbor (61 die).
  • White south africans vote to make the country a republic.

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October 05, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 1960 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 05, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:14 pm and setting at 08:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Who was born on October 05, 1960?


Famous people born on October 05, 1960:

  • Daniel Baldwin
    Daniel Baldwin

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Careca

    Brazilian footballer.

  • David Kirk

    New zealand rugby player and coach.

  • Hitomi Kuroki

    Japanese actress.

  • Evangelia Tzampazi

    Greek politician.

  • David Wilson
  • Pietro Umberto Dini
  • Pierre Jacky
  • Sergej Sevost'janov
  • Krasimira Banova

Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 24 days old,

or 3312 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23186 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 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 October 05, 1960?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 05, 1960.

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October 05, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1960:

  • Alfred Kroeber

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Glema Jobs

    Glema Jobs was a co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Steve Jobs

    American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.

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October 05, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 1960:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - Mr. Custer
  4. - The Twist
  5. - A Million To One

October 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tell Laura I Love Her
  2. - Only The Lonely
  3. - As Long As He Needs Me
  4. - Nine Times Out Of Ten
  5. - How About That

October 05, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Chain Gang
  3. - The Twist
  4. - A Fool In Love
  5. - My Dearest Darling

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October 05, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 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

Midnight Lace

Midnight Lace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy

Country: United States of America

Spartacus

Spartacus

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton

Country: United States of America

The Huns

The Huns

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Sergio Grieco

Starring: Chelo Alonso, Jacques Sernas, Folco Lulli, Philippe Hersent

Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue

Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen

October 05, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

The Westerner

The Westerner

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Brian Keith

Country: United States of America

Michael Shayne

Michael Shayne

Release year: 1960

Our House

Our House

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns

The Tall Man

The Tall Man

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Clu Gulager

Country: United States of America

October 05, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Thomas Wolfe by Elizabeth Nowell

Thomas Wolfe

By:

Thomas Wolfe was an artist. He was one of the greatest literary giants in America and the world. He has been a mystery to many over the years.

The Black Book by Lawrence Durrell

The Black Book

By:

First published in Paris, 1938, Durrell's Third Novel is the story from the inside about the lives and loves a group struggling writers and artists.

Water Of Life by Henry Morton Robinson

Water Of Life

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Three generations of an Indiana family experience the impact of whiskey-making

I Kid You Not by Jack Paar

I Kid You Not

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Who was the US President on October 05, 1960?

On October 05, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1960?

On October 05, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 1960?

On October 05, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. 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 October 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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 October 1960?

October 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1960 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 5, 1960