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February 20, 1960

February 20, 1960, was a Saturday. It was 64 years, 8 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 20, 1960:

  • United States: "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
  • United Kingdom: "Why?" by Anthony Newley

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 20, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
  • Handy Man - Jimmy Jones
  • He'll Have To Go - Jim Reeves
  • What In The World's Come Over You - Jack Scott
Play the top songs 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.
On the Beach

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "On the Beach".

Facts

This date was 23,635 days ago. Approximately 788 months have passed. It was the 51st day of 1960, in week 07. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 64 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 263 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 20, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, February 20, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. 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.

In America, the song "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning is at the top of the singles charts, while "Why?" by Anthony Newley is the number-one song in the UK. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie On the Beach 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", "Maverick", "77 Sunset Strip", and "Rawhide". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", "Clutch Cargo", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".

Popular toys at the moment include Play-Doh, the Hula Hoop, Fisher Price Little People, and Troll doll.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 20, 1960, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: February 20, 1960 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 20, 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 February 20, 1960.

  • 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: February 20, 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.
  • March 3, 1960: Elvis Presley returns home from military duty after 2 years.
  • March 5, 1960: Elvis Presley is honorably discharged from the US army.
  • March 13, 1960: Actor William Talman (Perry Mason) is arrested at a "clothing-optional" marijuana party.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on February 20, 1960

People in February 1960 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from February 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 February 20, 1960

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1960:

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

Toys and games that were popular in 1960:

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 20.

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

US politician
Born on February 20, 1942
He turned 18 on this day in 1960.

Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump

Businesswoman Deceased
Born on February 20, 1949
She turned 11 on this day in 1960.

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

UK Prime Minister
Born on February 20, 1951
He turned 9 on this day in 1960.

Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain

Singer Deceased
Born on February 20, 1967
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Brian Littrell

Brian Littrell

Backstreet Boys
Born on February 20, 1975
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Rihanna

Rihanna

Singer
Born on February 20, 1988
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo

Singer
Born on February 20, 2003
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on February 20, 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 February 20, 1960 was most likely conceived around May 30, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 20, 1960 is close to November 12, 1960.

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Stats for February 20, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 20, 1960:

  • 23,635 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,376 weeks have passed.
  • 2,042,064,000 seconds have passed since February 20, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,382,408,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,053,705,024,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 340,344,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 175,617,504 steps. That's roughly 78,052 miles.
  • 24,504,768 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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