August 29th, 1960, was a Monday. It was day 242 of 1960. The decade was the 1960s.
61 years, 8 months and 21 days have passed since August 29th, 1960.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
What happened on August 29th, 1960?
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 29th, 1960.
The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The movie "Ocean's 11" was at the top of the box office on August 29th, 1960.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane!
The date is August 29th, 1960 and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. 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 on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Apache by The Shadows is the number one hit song. Dwight David Eisenhower is currently the President of the United States and the movie Ocean's 11 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. 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 "You Bet Your Life", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Perry Mason" and "Bonanza".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Father Knows Best", "The Gumby Show" and "The Rifleman". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People and Astrobase.
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on August 29th, 1960.
During the first half of the 1960s, 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.
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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Notable events that occurred around August 29th, 1960.
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Television shows that people were watching on this date.
The Untouchables
American crime drama.
The Twilight Zone
TV series about disturbing or unusual events.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
American sitcom about a teenager who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.
Bonanza
American Western series.
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Wagon Train
American western series.
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Noggin the Nog
Clutch Cargo
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Colonel Bleep
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1960.
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
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 August 29th, 1966 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on August 29th.
Actor. Deceased
Born on August 29th, 1923
He turned 37 on this day in 1960.
US presidential candidate. Deceased
Born on August 29th, 1936
He turned 24 on this day in 1960.
Singer. Deceased
Born on August 29th, 1958
He turned 2 on this day in 1960.
German football manager.
Born on August 29th, 1973
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.
Youtube personality.
Born on August 29th, 1993
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 29th of August.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on August 29th, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on August 29th, 1960.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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