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September 24, 1960

September 24, 1960, was a Saturday. It was the 268th day of 1960. The decade was the swinging sixties.

63 years, 6 months, and 4 days have passed since September 24, 1960.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Popular songs

On September 24, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 24, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own - Connie Francis
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • Chain Gang - Sam Cooke
  • Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
  • A Million To One - Jimmy Charles and The Revelletts
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 23,196 days ago. Approximately 773 months have passed. It was the 268th day of 1960, in week 38. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 258 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 24, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, September 24, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

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. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "The Jack Benny Program", "Casey Jones", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Captain Kangaroo", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", and "Noggin the Nog".

Popular toys at the moment include Play-Doh, Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, and Astrobase.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 24, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on September 24, 1960.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to September 24, 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 24, 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.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 24, 1960, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 24, 1960 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

In September 1960, TV audiences were watching the following 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
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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 September 24, 1960

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1960:

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

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
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Ruff and Reddy Show
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
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:

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
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on September 24, 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 24, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 24.

Ruhollah Khomeini

Ruhollah Khomeini

Iranian Supreme Leader Deceased
Born on September 24, 1902
He turned 58 on this day in 1960.

Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman

American actor Deceased
Born on September 24, 1948
He turned 12 on this day in 1960.

Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon

Wrestler
Born on September 24, 1976
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell

Rugby player
Born on September 24, 1991
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on September 24:

  • Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago
USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on September 24, 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 24, 1960 was most likely conceived around January 2, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 24, 1960 is close to June 17, 1961.

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Stats for September 24, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 24, 1960:

  • 23,196 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,313 weeks have passed.
  • 2,004,138,000 seconds have passed since September 24, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,338,161,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,034,135,208,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 334,023,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 172,355,868 steps. That's roughly 76,603 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,049,656 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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