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September 21, 1960

September 21, 1960, was a Wednesday. It was 64 years, 3 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 21, 1960:

  • United States: "The Twist" by Chubby Checker
  • United Kingdom: "Apache" by The Shadows

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 21, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own - Connie Francis
  • It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
  • Chain Gang - Sam Cooke
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

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

Facts

This date occurred 23,468 days ago. Approximately 782 months have passed. It was the 265th day of 1960, in week 38. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on September 21, 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. 261 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 21, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is September 21, 1960, and it's a Wednesday. 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.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "The Twist" by Chubby Checker is at the top of the singles charts, while "Apache" by 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", 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.

A horror film called "Psycho" is currently being shown in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Clark Gable and Ernest Hemingway would be still alive. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Father Knows Best", "Captain Pugwash", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".

Children are playing with toys such as BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, the Hula Hoop, Crater Critters, and Etch A Sketch.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 21, 1960, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 21, 1960 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 21, 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 21, 1960.

  • August 29, 1960: Hurricane Donna kills 50 people in Florida and New England.
  • September 8, 1960: The horror film Psycho (1960) is released.
  • September 18, 1960: Cuban leader Fidel Castro arrives in New York City to address the United Nations.
  • September 19, 1960: The song "The Twist" by Chubby Checker reaches the top of the US Billboard Hot 100.
  • This date: September 21, 1960
  • September 26, 1960: The first televised presidential debate takes place between Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy.
  • September 30, 1960: Animated TV series The Flintstones is aired for the first time.
  • October 1, 1960: Nigeria becomes an independent nation.
  • October 3, 1960: The first episode of "The Andy Griffith Show" is aired on CBS.
  • October 4, 1960: 62 people are killed when Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 crashes on takeoff at Logan International Airport in Boston.
  • October 11, 1960: The first episode of "The Bugs Bunny Show" is aired on ABC prime time.
  • October 13, 1960: Baseball: The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees by 4-3 to win the 1960 World Series.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in September 1960

People in September 1960 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from September 1960.

Danger Man
Danger Man
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

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 September 1960

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
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
Toys

Toys in 1960

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
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

Were you born on September 21, 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 September 21, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 21.

Stephen King

Stephen King

Author
Born on September 21, 1947
He turned 13 on this day in 1960.

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Actor
Born on September 21, 1950
He turned 10 on this day in 1960.

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Actor
Born on September 21, 1969
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro

Actor
Born on September 21, 1971
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher

Singer
Born on September 21, 1972
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

TV personality
Born on September 21, 1981
She was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo

Singer
Born on September 21, 1989
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Allison Scagliotti

Allison Scagliotti

Actress
Born on September 21, 1990
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on September 21, 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 September 21, 1960 was most likely conceived around December 30, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 21, 1960 is close to June 14, 1961.

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Stats for September 21, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 21, 1960:

  • 23,468 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,352 weeks have passed.
  • 2,027,638,800 seconds have passed since September 21, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,365,578,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,046,261,620,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 337,939,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 174,376,937 steps. That's roughly 77,501 miles.
  • 24,331,666 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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