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April 30, 1960

April 30, 1960, was a Saturday. It was 63 years, 11 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Popular songs

On April 30, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Stuck On You" by Elvis Presley
  • United Kingdom: "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan

The music charts on April 30, 1960

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Stuck On You - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Greenfields - The Brothers Four
  • Sixteen Reasons - Connie Stevens
  • Sink The Bismark - Johnny Horton
  • The Old Lamplighter - The Browns Featuring Jim Edward Brown
Play the top songs from 1960
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Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Please Don't Eat the Daisies".

Facts

This date was 23,365 days ago. Approximately 779 months have passed. It was the 121st day of 1960, in week 17. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 260 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 30, 1960

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Saturday, April 30, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.

The summer of 1960 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Stuck On You" by Elvis Presley is at the top of the singles charts, while "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan is the number-one song in the UK. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie Please Don't Eat the Daisies is at the top of the box office.

Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. Because it's 1960, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Percy Faith, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis and Johnny Preston.

In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Clark Gable and Ernest Hemingway would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Casey Jones".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Colonel Bleep", "Captain Pugwash", and "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends". Popular toys at the moment include Play-Doh, Fisher Price Little People, Barbie, and Matchbox toy cars.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 30, 1960.

  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1960?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1960?

    In 1960, the best NBA players were Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Elgin Baylor, Bob Cousy and Gene Shue.
  • The Apartment.

    The Apartment

    "The Apartment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960.
  • "Theme of Exodus"

    "Theme of Exodus"

    "Theme of Exodus" went on to win a Grammy for 1960's Song of the Year.
  • 1960 in movies.

    1960 in movies

    Movies released in 1960 included Spartacus, Psycho, Exodus, Swiss Family Robinson, The Alamo, The Apartment, BUtterfield 8, Ocean's 11, Peeping Tom, Inherit the Wind, Please Don't Eat the Daisies and From the Terrace.
  • 1960 in music.

    1960 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1960 were dominated by the likes of Percy Faith, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Johnny Preston, The Drifters, Brenda Lee and Jim Reeves.
  • U.S. Scientists.

    U.S. Scientists

    "U.S. Scientists" were named Time Person of the Year in 1960. In 1960, scientists in the United States made a remarkable amount of progress in areas such as space travel and DNA.
  • Trouble is brewing in Vietnam.

    Trouble is brewing in Vietnam

    By this time, communist forces in North Vietnam had committed themselves to invading South Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh trail was established and expanded and guerrilla warfare attacks were being carried out against the US-backed Diệm government in the south. It was during this time that the United States started to slowly escalate its involvement in the conflict.
  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 30, 1960.

  • April 1, 1960: The 1960 United States Census begins.
  • April 17, 1960: Rock and roll musician Eddie Cochran dies in a car accident.
  • This date: April 30, 1960
  • May 2, 1960: Soccer: Burnley win the First Division title after defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the last game of the season.
  • May 6, 1960:
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1960 is signed into law.
    • The first televised royal wedding takes place as Princess Margaret marries Anthony Armstrong-Jones.
  • May 7, 1960: FA Cup Final 1960: Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
  • May 9, 1960: The birth control pill is approved in the United States.
  • May 18, 1960: Football: Spanish club Real Madrid win the European Cup after they thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • May 23, 1960:
    • Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann is captured by Mossad agents in Buenos Aires.
    • 61 people are killed by a tsunami in Hilo, Hawaii.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 30, 1960, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 30, 1960 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

In April 1960, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from April 1960.

The Untouchables
The Untouchables
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Cars in 1960

1960 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Corvair, the Dodge Polara, the Nissan Cedric, the Plymouth Valiant, the Pontiac Tempest, and the Opel Rekord P2.

Cars in 1960.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 30, 1960

If you were a kid on April 30, 1960, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Snooper and Blabber
Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
Clutch Cargo
Clutch Cargo
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1960

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Play-Doh

Were you born on April 30, 1960?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1960.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 30, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 30.

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Singer
Born on April 30, 1933
He turned 27 on this day in 1960.

Stephen Harper

Stephen Harper

Canadian Prime Minister
Born on April 30, 1959
He turned 1 on this day in 1960.

Jeff Timmons

Jeff Timmons

98 Degrees
Born on April 30, 1973
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Actress
Born on April 30, 1982
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Travis Scott

Travis Scott

Rapper
Born on April 30, 1991
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on April 30:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on April 30, 1960.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 30, 1960 was most likely conceived around August 8, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 30, 1960 is close to January 21, 1961.

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Stats for April 30, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 30, 1960:

  • 23,365 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,337 weeks have passed.
  • 2,018,736,000 seconds have passed since April 30, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,355,192,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,041,667,776,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 336,456,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 173,611,296 steps. That's roughly 77,161 miles.
  • 24,224,832 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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