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June 28, 1960

June 28, 1960, was a Tuesday. It was 64 years, 4 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Popular songs

On June 28, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Everybody's Somebody Fool" by Connie Francis
  • United Kingdom: "Three Steps On Heaven" by Eddie Cochran

The music charts on June 28, 1960

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis
  • Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
  • Alley-Oop - Hollywood Argyles
  • Burning Bridges - Jack Scott
  • Because They're Young - Duane Eddy And The Rebels
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.
Ben-Hur

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Ben-Hur".

Facts

This date was 23,522 days ago. Approximately 784 months have passed. It was the 180th day of 1960, in week 26. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 64 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 261 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 28, 1960

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Tuesday, June 28, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. 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.

In America, the song "Everybody's Somebody Fool" by Connie Francis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Three Steps On Heaven" by Eddie Cochran is the number-one song in the UK. 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 Ed Sullivan Show", "The Jack Benny Program", "Gunsmoke", and "Bonanza". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Gumby Show", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", "Felix the Cat", and "Noggin the Nog".

Popular toys at the moment include the Hula Hoop, Playpal dolls, Matchbox toy cars, and Troll doll.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 28, 1960, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 28, 1960 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • 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 28, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 28, 1960.

  • June 5, 1960: The Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 28, 1960
  • 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".
  • July 10, 1960: An extra time goal from Viktor Ponedelnik helps the Soviet Union to secure a 2-1 victory over Yugoslavia in the 1960 European Nations' Cup Final.
  • July 11, 1960:
    • The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is published.
    • A breakaway state called "Katanga", led by Moise Tshombe, declares its independence from the Congo.
  • July 12, 1960: The "Etch A Sketch" is introduced.
  • July 15, 1960: US Senator John F. Kennedy is selected as the Democratic nominee for the 1960 United States presidential election.
  • July 28, 1960: Richard Nixon is nominated as the Republican candidate for the United States presidential election.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

In June 1960, TV audiences were watching the following series:

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

Kids TV shows on June 28, 1960

If you were a kid on June 28, 1960, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

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

Were you born on June 28, 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 28, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 28.

Henry VIII

Henry VIII

King of England Deceased
Born on June 28, 1491
He was not alive on this date.

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Actor Deceased
Born on June 28, 1932
He turned 28 on this day in 1960.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Business magnate
Born on June 28, 1971
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne

Soccer player
Born on June 28, 1991
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Cooper Noriega

Cooper Noriega

TikTok user Deceased
Born on June 28, 2002
He was born exactly 42 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on June 28, 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 28, 1960 was most likely conceived around October 6, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 28, 1960 is close to March 21, 1961.

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Stats for June 28, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 28, 1960:

  • 23,522 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,360 weeks have passed.
  • 2,032,304,400 seconds have passed since June 28, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,371,021,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,048,669,070,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 338,717,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 174,778,178 steps. That's roughly 77,679 miles.
  • 24,387,653 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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