August 6, 1960, was a Saturday. It was 64 years, 3 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
What happened on August 6, 1960?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 6, 1960:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on August 6, 1960.
This date was 23,483 days ago. Approximately 783 months have passed. It was the 219th day of 1960, in week 31. 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. The Earth has experienced 261 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Saturday, August 6, 1960. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
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 "I'm Sorry" by Brenda Lee is at the top of the singles charts, while "Please Don't Tease" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows 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 "What's My Line?", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Rawhide", and "The Untouchables".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Gumby Show", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", "Felix the Cat", and "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Metal House robots, Matchbox toy cars, and Troll doll.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 6, 1960.
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Notable events that happened close to August 6, 1960.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
The following TV shows were popular in August 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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1960:
Toys and games that were popular in 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 August 6, 1966, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 6.
Dutch soccer player
Born on August 6, 1983
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.
American child beauty queen Deceased
Born on August 6, 1990
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.
Internet personality
Born on August 6, 2002
She was born exactly 42 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on August 6, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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