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January 21, 1960

January 21, 1960, was a Thursday. It was 64 years, 11 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 21, 1960:

  • 435 miners are killed when a coal mine collapses in Holly Country, South Africa.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 21, 1960:

  • United States: "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston
  • United Kingdom: "What Do You Want" by Adam Faith

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 21, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Running Bear - Johnny Preston
  • Why - Frankie Avalon
  • El Paso - Marty Robbins
  • The Big Hurt - Miss Toni Fisher
  • Way Down Yonder In New Orleans - Freddie Cannon
Play the top singles from 1960
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1960. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Johnny Preston, The Everly Brothers, Chubby Checker and The Shadows.
Operation Petticoat

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Operation Petticoat".

Facts

This date occurred 23,715 days ago. Approximately 791 months have passed. It was the 21st day of 1960, in week 03. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on January 21, 1960, are now 64 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 264 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 21, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 21, 1960, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston is at the top of the singles charts, while "What Do You Want" by Adam Faith is the number-one song in the UK.

Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie Operation Petticoat is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Perry Mason", and "Rawhide".

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. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Colonel Bleep", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", and "Noggin the Nog". Children are playing with toys such as Fisher Price Little People, Playpal dolls, Barbie, and Matchbox toy cars.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 21, 1960, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 21, 1960 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 21, 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 21, 1960.

  • December 27, 1959: NFL: The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants by 31-16 to win the 1959 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 2, 1960: US Senator John F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination.
  • This date: January 21, 1960
  • January 28, 1960: NFL: The Dallas Cowboys are established.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 1960

People in January 1960 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 1960

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 21.

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Actor Deceased
Born on January 21, 1922
He turned 38 on this day in 1960.

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

English comedian Deceased
Born on January 21, 1924
He turned 36 on this day in 1960.

Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay

Hip Hop DJ Deceased
Born on January 21, 1965
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Emma Bunton

Emma Bunton

Spice Girls
Born on January 21, 1976
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Jerry Trainor

Jerry Trainor

Actor
Born on January 21, 1977
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll

Rugby player
Born on January 21, 1979
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

IShowSpeed

IShowSpeed

Streamer
Born on January 21, 2005
He was born exactly 45 years after this date.

Luke Littler

Luke Littler

Darts player
Born on January 21, 2007
He was born exactly 47 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on January 21, 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 January 21, 1960 was most likely conceived around April 30, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 21, 1960 is close to October 13, 1960.

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Stats for January 21, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 21, 1960:

  • 23,715 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,387 weeks have passed.
  • 2,048,976,000 seconds have passed since January 21, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,390,472,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,057,271,616,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 341,496,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 176,211,936 steps. That's roughly 78,316 miles.
  • 24,587,712 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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