Sunday August 21, 1960: on this day
August 21, 1960 was the 234th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1960, who was born and died on August 21, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1960?
- August 21, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1960?
- August 21, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1960?
What day of the week was August 21, 1960?
August 21, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1960 can also be written as 8/21/1960 in the US and as 21/8/1960 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 21, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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August 21, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:25 am and setting at 07:52 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 21, 1960?
Famous people born on August 21, 1960:
- Marie-Christine Dorner
French interior designer, designer and scenographer living in london.
- Bob Chapek
- Ángel Fernández Artime
- Tom Schou Henrichsen
- Miguel Vale de Almeida
- Tom Kennedy
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
- Kim Cattrall
Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
- Usain Bolt
Jamaican sprinter and athlete.
- Hayden Panettiere
American actress, model and singer.
- RJ Mitte
Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
- Joe Strummer
British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
- Carrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
- Alicia Witt
American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
- Kenny Rogers
American entertainer.
- Peter Weir
Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
- Bo Burnham
American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 7 months old,
or 763 months and 28 days old,
or 3321 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23251 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1960?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1960.
August 21, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1960:
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Ellery Sedgwick
American politician who served as the Mayor of Syracuse, New York.
- David B. Steinman
American engineer, designed the mackinac bridge (b. 1886).
- Piero Colombi
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
- Leon Trotsky
Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Yury Nikulin
Renowned Soviet and Russian actor, circus performer, and comedian.
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August 21, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1960:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1960:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
- Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
August 21, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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 21, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
- Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question
August 21, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 21, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
August 21, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 21, 1960?
On August 21, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1960?
On August 21, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1960?
On August 21, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.