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June 7, 1960

June 7, 1960, was a Tuesday. It was 64 years, 4 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 7, 1960:

  • United States: "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers
  • United Kingdom: "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 7, 1960

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

  • Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
  • Stuck On You - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Good Timin' - Jimmy Jones
  • He'll Have To Stay - Jeanne Black
  • Burning Bridges - 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 June 7, 1960.

Facts

This date occurred 23,527 days ago. Approximately 784 months have passed. It was the 159th day of 1960, in week 23. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on June 7, 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 261 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 7, 1960

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is June 7, 1960, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1960 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

The song "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. 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 "Maverick", "Casey Jones", "Bonanza", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". 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", "Captain Kangaroo", "Captain Pugwash", and "Snooper and Blabber".

Children are playing with toys such as the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People, Crater Critters, and Troll doll.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 7, 1960, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 7, 1960 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 7, 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.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 7, 1960.

  • 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.
  • May 23, 1960:
    • Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann is captured by Mossad agents in Buenos Aires.
    • 61 people are killed by a tsunami in Hilo, Hawaii.
  • June 5, 1960: The Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland.
  • This date: June 7, 1960
  • June 17, 1960: A judge dismisses charges of lewd vagrancy against actor William Talman (Perry Mason).
  • June 19, 1960: The first ever NASCAR race is held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex in North Carolina.
  • June 23, 1960: The first oral contraceptive is officially approved by the FDA.
  • June 26, 1960: British Somaliland gains independence and becomes the State of Somaliland.
  • June 30, 1960: The Belgian Congo gains its independence.
  • July 1, 1960: The Somali Republic is established.
  • July 5, 1960: Elvis Presley releases the single "It's Now or Never".

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in June 1960

The following TV shows were popular in June 1960:

TV shows from June 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 June 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 7.

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Singer Deceased
Born on June 7, 1917
He turned 43 on this day in 1960.

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

Singer
Born on June 7, 1940
He turned 20 on this day in 1960.

Samuel Little

Samuel Little

American serial killer Deceased
Born on June 7, 1940
He turned 20 on this day in 1960.

Muammar Gaddafi

Muammar Gaddafi

Libyan leader Deceased
Born on June 7, 1942
He turned 18 on this day in 1960.

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Irish actor
Born on June 7, 1952
He turned 8 on this day in 1960.

Prince

Prince

Singer Deceased
Born on June 7, 1958
He turned 2 on this day in 1960.

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick

Actor Deceased
Born on June 7, 1962
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Wrestler
Born on June 7, 1965
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Kim Rhodes

Kim Rhodes

Actress
Born on June 7, 1969
She was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls

Adventurer / TV presenter
Born on June 7, 1974
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

Actor
Born on June 7, 1978
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova

Former tennis player
Born on June 7, 1981
She was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Charlie Simpson

Charlie Simpson

Busted
Born on June 7, 1985
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

Actor
Born on June 7, 1988
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea

Australian singer
Born on June 7, 1990
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski

Model
Born on June 7, 1991
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Sara Lee

Sara Lee

Wrestler Deceased
Born on June 7, 1992
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on June 7, 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 June 7, 1960 was most likely conceived around September 15, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 7, 1960 is close to February 28, 1961.

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Stats for June 7, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 7, 1960:

  • 23,527 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,361 weeks have passed.
  • 2,032,736,400 seconds have passed since June 7, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,371,525,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,048,891,982,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 338,789,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 174,815,330 steps. That's roughly 77,696 miles.
  • 24,392,837 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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