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April 2nd, 1960

April 2nd, 1960, was a Saturday. It was Day 93 of 1960. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.

63 years, 2 months, and 2 days have passed since April 2nd, 1960.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Birthdays

Born on April 2nd, 1960.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Music charts.

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 2nd, 1960.

  • United States: Theme From A Summer Place - Percy Faith
  • United Kingdom: Running Bear - Johnny Preston

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 2nd, 1960.

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

  • The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • Puppy Love - Paul Anka
  • Wild One - Bobby Rydell
  • He'll Have To Go - Jim Reeves
  • Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee
Play the top hits 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 April 2nd, 1960.

Take me back to April 2nd, 1960!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is April 2nd, 1960, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 1960 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Running Bear by Johnny Preston is the number-one hit song.

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. 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 "The Jack Benny Program", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Have Gun - Will Travel", and "77 Sunset Strip". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Rifleman", "Noggin the Nog", and "Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy". Popular toys at the moment include Fisher Price Little People, Crater Critters, Barbie, and Tonka trucks.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 2nd, 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 63 years, 2 months, and 2 days have passed since April 2nd, 1960.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 13 of 1960.
  • Leap Year: 1960 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
  • Age: People born on April 2nd, 1960, are now 63 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1960 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 2nd, 1960.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to April 2nd, 1960.

  • March 3rd, 1960: Elvis Presley returns home from military duty after 2 years.
  • March 5th, 1960: Elvis Presley is honorably discharged from the US army.
  • March 13th, 1960: Actor William Talman (Perry Mason) is arrested at a "clothing-optional" marijuana party.
  • April 1st, 1960: The 1960 United States Census begins.
  • This date: April 2nd, 1960
  • April 17th, 1960: Rock and roll musician Eddie Cochran dies in a car accident.
  • May 2nd, 1960: Soccer: Burnley win the First Division title after defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the last game of the season.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 2nd, 1960, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 2nd, 1960 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1960.

Television shows that people were watching in April 1960.

TV shows from April, 1960.

The Untouchables
The Untouchables
American crime drama.

The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
TV series about disturbing or unusual events.

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
American sitcom about a teenager who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.

Bonanza
Bonanza
American Western series.

Rawhide
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.

77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.

Casey Jones
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.

Maverick
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.

Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.

Wagon Train
Wagon Train
American western series.

Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.

The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.

You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.

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 2nd, 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

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

The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show

The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole

The Ruff and Reddy Show
The Ruff and Reddy Show

Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver

Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash

Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep

Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle

The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show

Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best

Lassie
Lassie

Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1960.

Toys and games that were popular on this date 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

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on this date?

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 2nd, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 2nd.

Hans Christian Andersen

Author. Deceased
Born on April 2nd, 1805
He was not alive on this date.

Marvin Gaye

RnB Singer. Deceased
Born on April 2nd, 1939
He turned 21 on this day in 1960.

Rodney King

Historical figure. Deceased
Born on April 2nd, 1965
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Pedro Pascal

Actor.
Born on April 2nd, 1975
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Sammi Kane Kraft

Baseball player & actress. Deceased
Born on April 2nd, 1992
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Emma Myers

Actress.
Born on April 2nd, 2002
She was born exactly 42 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on April 2nd, 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 2nd, 1960 was most likely conceived around July 11th, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 2nd, 1960 is close to December 24th, 1960.

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Stats for April 2nd, 1960

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about April 2nd, 1960.

  • A total of 23,074 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,296 weeks have passed.
  • 1,993,590,000 seconds have passed since the April 2nd, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,325,855,000 times.
  • Since April 2nd, 1960, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,028,692,440,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 332,265,000 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 171,448,740 steps. That's about 76,199 miles!
  • Since this date, 23,923,080 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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