May 21st, 1960, was a Saturday. It was day 142 of 1960. The decade was the 1960s.
61 years, 2 months and 3 days have passed since May 21st, 1960.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
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Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 21st, 1960.
The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on May 21st, 1960.
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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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "The Jack Benny Program", "The Danny Thomas Show" and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Leave It to Beaver", "The Huckleberry Hound Show" and "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Crater Critters and Troll doll.
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During the first half of the 1960s, rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did exist at this time, 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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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 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.
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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