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March 1, 1960

March 1, 1960, was a Tuesday. It was 64 years, 8 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 1, 1960:

  • United States: "Theme From A Summer Place" by Percy Faith
  • United Kingdom: "Why?" by Anthony Newley

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 1, 1960

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

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

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on March 1, 1960.

Facts

This date occurred 23,643 days ago. Approximately 788 months have passed. It was the 61st day of 1960, in week 09. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on March 1, 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. The Earth has experienced 263 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to March 1, 1960

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is March 1, 1960, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter.

In America, the song "Theme From A Summer Place" by Percy Faith 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 Ben-Hur 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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Maverick", "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", "Father Knows Best", "Felix the Cat", and "Clutch Cargo".

Children are playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, the Hula Hoop, Barbie, and Matchbox toy cars.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 1, 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: March 1, 1960 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 1, 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 March 1, 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.
  • This date: March 1, 1960
  • 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

Television shows in March 1960

Television shows that people were watching in March 1960:

TV shows from March 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 March 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

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 March 1, 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 March 1, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 1.

Yitzhak Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin

Israeli Prime Minister Deceased
Born on March 1, 1922
He turned 38 on this day in 1960.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Actor
Born on March 1, 1974
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Jensen Ackles

Jensen Ackles

Actor
Born on March 1, 1978
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Kesha

Kesha

Singer
Born on March 1, 1987
She was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Daniella Monet

Daniella Monet

Actress
Born on March 1, 1989
She was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber

Singer
Born on March 1, 1994
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on March 1, 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 March 1, 1960 was most likely conceived around June 9, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 1, 1960 is close to November 22, 1960.

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Stats for March 1, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 1, 1960:

  • 23,643 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,377 weeks have passed.
  • 2,042,755,200 seconds have passed since March 1, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,383,214,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,054,061,683,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 340,459,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 175,676,947 steps. That's roughly 78,079 miles.
  • 24,513,062 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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