Sunday January 24, 1960: on this day

January 24, 1960 was the 24th day of the year 1960, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 24, 1960, who was born and died on January 24, 1960, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1960, which were the most popular songs (ex. Running Bear by Johnny Preston), 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 January 24th, 1960 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1960?


January 24, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 24th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1960 can also be written as 1/24/1960 in the US and as 24/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

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January 24, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1960:

  • Algerian war: some units of european volunteers in algiers stage an insurrection known as the ''barricades week'', during which they seize government buildings and clash with local police.
  • A major insurrection occurs in algiers against french colonial policy.

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January 24, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 24, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 24, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 24, 1960 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 02:36 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 24, 1960?


Famous people born on January 24, 1960:

  • Abigail Disney

    Abigail Disney is an American filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist who has produced several documentaries focusing on social justice...

  • Jack Neo

    Singaporean filmmaker, director and actor.

  • Mark Reeds

    Canadian-american ice hockey coach and player (d. 2015).

  • Rick Leventhal

    American television news correspondent.

  • Mária Lukács

    Hungarian educator and author.

  • Fridolin Ambongo Besungu
  • Mauro Dorato
  • Chen Wenqing
  • Pierfranco Gaviano
  • Mohamed Ouamar Ghrib
  • Gyöngyi Körmendi

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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January 24, 1960: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 2 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23469 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 24, 1960?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 24, 1960.

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January 24, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 24, 1960:

  • Edwin Fischer

    Swiss pianist and conductor (born in 1886).

  • John Miljan

    Actor charlie chan in paris, yankee clipper) dies at 66.

  • Arthur Murray Chisholm

    Author of western fiction (born in 1872).

  • Mario Barberis
  • Edwin Cerio
  • Nepomuceno Matallana

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 24th

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January 24, 1960: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1960:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1960:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 24, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Running Bear
  2. - Why
  3. - El Paso
  4. - The Big Hurt
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

January 24, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 24, 1960: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  2. - What Do You Want?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Starry Eyed
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

January 24, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 24, 1960: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 24, 1960 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Smokie - Part 2
  2. - You Got What It Takes
  3. - Talk That Talk
  4. - I'll Take Care Of You
  5. - Come Into My Heart

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January 24, 1960: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 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

Two Way Stretch

Two Way Stretch

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Robert Day

Starring: Peter Sellers, David Lodge, Bernard Cribbins, Wilfrid Hyde-White

Cash McCall

Cash McCall

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: James Garner, Natalie Wood, Nina Foch, Dean Jagger

Third Man on the Mountain

Third Man on the Mountain

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Eduard Franz, Valerie French, Grant Richards, Henry Daniell

January 24, 1960: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 24, 1960: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 24, 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.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

The Breaking Point by Daphne du Maurier

The Breaking Point

By:

"The attraction of romance and the clashing of highly-charged emotions." --New York Herald TribuneIn this collection, Daphne du Maurier presents suspenseful stories in which fantasies are revealed, as well as murderous dreams and forgotten worlds.

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."

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Who was the US President on January 24, 1960?

On January 24, 1960 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1960?

On January 24, 1960 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1960?

On January 24, 1960 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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.

Sunday January 24, 1960