August 24, 1960, was a Wednesday. It was 64 years, 3 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 24, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Ocean's 11".
This date was 23,495 days ago. Approximately 783 months have passed. It was the 237th day of 1960, in week 34. 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.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, August 24, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1960 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "It's Now Or Never" by Elvis Presley 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 Ocean's 11 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", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Maverick", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Pugwash", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Dennis the Menace". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, the Frisbee, Barbie, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 24, 1960.
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In August 1960, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1966, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 24.
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Born on August 24, 1965
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.
Conspiracy theorist
Born on August 24, 1968
She was born exactly 8 years after this date.
Australian actress
Born on August 24, 1990
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on August 24, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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