May 21st, 1960, was a Saturday. It was day 142 of 1960. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.
62 years, 1 months and 12 days have passed since May 21st, 1960.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
People who were born on this exact date.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 21st, 1960.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date.
The top "Box Office" movie on this date was the film "Ben-Hur".
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is May 21st, 1960, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
The summer of 1960 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up and the evenings are brighter than usual. In America, the song Stuck On You by Elvis Presley is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers is the number one hit song.
Dwight David Eisenhower is currently the President of the United States, and the movie Ben-Hur is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Harold Macmillan is the current Prime Minister. 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 "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Have Gun - Will Travel" and "Bonanza". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Felix the Cat", "Clutch Cargo" and "Snooper and Blabber". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as the Frisbee, Metal House robots, Playpal dolls and Matchbox toy cars.
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on May 21st, 1960.
During the first half of the 1960s, 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.
In 1960, the best NBA players were Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Elgin Baylor, Bob Cousy and Gene Shue.
"The Apartment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960.
"Theme of Exodus" went on to win a Grammy for 1960's Song of the Year.
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.
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" were named as the Time Person of the Year in 1960. During 1960, scientists in the United States made a remarkable amount of progress in areas such as space travel and DNA.
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 was a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants and denim or leather jackets.
During this period, the jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Around this time, teenagers and young adults would hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
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News stories and other events that happened around May 21st, 1960.
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Television shows that people were watching in May, 1960.
The Untouchables
American crime drama.
The Twilight Zone
TV series about disturbing or unusual events.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
American sitcom about a teenager who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.
Bonanza
American Western series.
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Wagon Train
American western series.
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1960.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Noggin the Nog
Clutch Cargo
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Colonel Bleep
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1960.
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 21st, 1966 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on May 21st.
Actor.
Born on May 21st, 1952
He turned 8 on this day in 1960.
Wrestler. Deceased
Born on May 21st, 1967
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.
Rapper. Deceased
Born on May 21st, 1972
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.
English comedian.
Born on May 21st, 1973
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.
Internet personality.
Born on May 21st, 1991
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.
English diver.
Born on May 21st, 1994
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on May 21st, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 21st, 1960.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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