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January 31, 1960

January 31, 1960, was a Sunday. It was 64 years, 9 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On January 31, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

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

The music charts on January 31, 1960

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Running Bear - Johnny Preston
  • Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
  • El Paso - Marty Robbins
  • Where Or When - Dion & The Belmonts
  • Go, Jimmy, Go - Jimmy Clanton
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 23,655 days ago. Approximately 789 months have passed. It was the 31st day of 1960, in week 04. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on January 31, 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. 263 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 31, 1960

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is January 31, 1960, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

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 "Fury", "77 Sunset Strip", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Twilight Zone". 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 "Lassie", "Captain Kangaroo", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", and "Snooper and Blabber".

Children are playing with toys such as BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, the Hula Hoop, Playpal dolls, and Tonka trucks.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 31, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 31, 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 31, 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 31, 1960.

  • January 2, 1960: US Senator John F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination.
  • January 21, 1960: 435 miners are killed when a coal mine collapses in Holly Country, South Africa.
  • January 28, 1960: NFL: The Dallas Cowboys are established.
  • This date: January 31, 1960
  • February 22, 1960: The song "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith reaches number one on the Billboard charts.
  • February 26, 1960: 34 people are killed when an Alitalia airliner crashes in Shannon, Ireland.
  • February 29, 1960: The 1960 Agadir earthquake kills over 12,000 people in western Morocco.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 1960

In January 1960, TV audiences were watching the following 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

If you were a kid on January 31, 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

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 31, 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 31, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 31.

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Baseball player Deceased
Born on January 31, 1919
He turned 41 on this day in 1960.

Giant Gonzalez

Giant Gonzalez

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 31, 1966
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Singer
Born on January 31, 1981
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins

English media personality
Born on January 31, 1981
She was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Josh Richards

Josh Richards

TikTok user
Born on January 31, 2002
He was born exactly 42 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on January 31, 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 31, 1960 was most likely conceived around May 10, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 31, 1960 is close to October 23, 1960.

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Stats for January 31, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 31, 1960:

  • 23,655 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,379 weeks have passed.
  • 2,043,792,000 seconds have passed since January 31, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,384,424,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,054,596,672,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 340,632,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 175,766,112 steps. That's roughly 78,118 miles.
  • 24,525,504 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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