Sunday April 24, 1960: on this day
April 24, 1960 was the 115th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1960, who was born and died on April 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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. The Long Way Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1960?
- April 24, 1960: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1960?
- April 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1960?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1960?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1960?
What day of the week was April 24, 1960?
April 24, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 115th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1960 can also be written as 4/24/1960 in the US and as 24/4/1960 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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April 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1960 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 07:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.
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Famous people born on April 24, 1960:
- Stanley Tong
Hong Kong film director known for action movies like 'Rumble in the Bronx'.
- Paula Yates
London, england -- mrs bob geldof (rocker/writer) (blondes).
- Anders Palmér
- Paolo Possamai
- Dirceu Ventura Teixeira
- Luca Birigozzi
- Masami Kikuchi
- Danio Montani
- Gaetano Rizzi
- Clody Twain
- Raúl Alejandro Padilla Orozco
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
- Shirley MacLaine
American actress, writer, and dancer.
- Kelly Clarkson
Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
- Aidan Gillen
Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
- Barbra Streisand
American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
- Djimon Hounsou
Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
- Jill Ireland
British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
- Stacy Haiduk
American actress.
- Alejandro Fernández
Mexican singer.
- Derek Luke
American actor.
- Sue Grafton
American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 11 months old,
or 767 months and 25 days old,
or 3338 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23370 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 1960?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1960.
April 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1960:
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Max von Laue
German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879).
- John P "John" Musch
Actor/founder (jm) dies at the age of 84.
- Harold Frederick Pitcairn
- Andrés Chazarreta
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
- Louise Dresser
Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
- John Carroll
Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
- Bud Abbott
Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Pat Paulsen
At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Wilba Cather
Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.
- Sabeen Mahmud
Sabeen Mahmud was a Pakistani social activist and entrepreneur who founded The Second Floor (T2F), a community center and café in Karachi.
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April 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1960:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1960:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1960:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Paul Anka - Puppy Love
- Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
- Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
April 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'
April 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1960 was Fannie Mae by Buster Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
April 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1960 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:
April 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1960 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 24, 1960?
On April 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1960?
On April 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1960?
On April 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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 April 1960?
April 1960 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.