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April 22, 1960

April 22, 1960, was a Friday. It was the 113th day of 1960. The decade was the swinging sixties.

63 years, 11 months, and 6 days have passed since April 22, 1960.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 22, 1960:

  • United States: "Theme From A Summer Place" by Percy Faith
  • United Kingdom: "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 22, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • Greenfields - The Brothers Four
  • Puppy Love - Paul Anka
  • Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee
  • Sink The Bismark - Johnny Horton
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.
Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Please Don't Eat the Daisies".

Facts

This date was 23,351 days ago. Approximately 778 months have passed. It was the 113th day of 1960, in week 16. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 259 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 22, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, April 22, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the 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, while "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan is the number-one song in the UK. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie Please Don't Eat the Daisies 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 Ed Sullivan Show", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Perry Mason", and "Bonanza".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Colonel Bleep", "Leave It to Beaver", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "Noggin the Nog". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Hula Hoop, Matchbox toy cars, and Troll doll.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 22, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 22, 1960.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 22, 1960.

  • April 1, 1960: The 1960 United States Census begins.
  • April 17, 1960: Rock and roll musician Eddie Cochran dies in a car accident.
  • This date: April 22, 1960
  • May 2, 1960: Soccer: Burnley win the First Division title after defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the last game of the season.
  • May 6, 1960:
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1960 is signed into law.
    • The first televised royal wedding takes place as Princess Margaret marries Anthony Armstrong-Jones.
  • May 7, 1960: FA Cup Final 1960: Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
  • May 9, 1960: The birth control pill is approved in the United States.
  • May 18, 1960: Football: Spanish club Real Madrid win the European Cup after they thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 22, 1960, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 33.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 22, 1960 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

People in April 1960 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 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
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan 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 22, 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

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
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on April 22, 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 April 22, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 22.

Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenin

Communist leader Deceased
Born on April 22, 1870
He was not alive on this date.

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Actor
Born on April 22, 1937
He turned 23 on this day in 1960.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Actor
Born on April 22, 1966
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Kaka

Kaka

Brazilian soccer player
Born on April 22, 1982
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Amber Heard

Amber Heard

Actress
Born on April 22, 1986
She was born exactly 26 years after this date.

David Luiz

David Luiz

Brazilian soccer player
Born on April 22, 1987
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel

Nigerian soccer player
Born on April 22, 1987
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly

Rapper
Born on April 22, 1990
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Adam Lanza

Adam Lanza

Mass shooter Deceased
Born on April 22, 1992
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on April 22, 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 22, 1960 was most likely conceived around July 31, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 22, 1960 is close to January 13, 1961.

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Stats for April 22, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 22, 1960:

  • 23,351 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,335 weeks have passed.
  • 2,017,530,000 seconds have passed since April 22, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,353,785,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,041,045,480,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 336,255,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 173,507,580 steps. That's roughly 77,114 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,210,360 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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