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October 8, 1960

October 8, 1960, was a Saturday. It was the 282nd day of 1960. The decade was the swinging sixties.

63 years, 5 months, and 20 days have passed since October 8, 1960.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 8, 1960:

  • United States: "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own" by Connie Francis
  • United Kingdom: "Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ricky Valance

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 8, 1960

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
  • Chain Gang - Sam Cooke
  • My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own - Connie Francis
  • Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
Play the top songs from 1960
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Ben-Hur

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on October 8, 1960.

Facts

This date was 23,182 days ago. Approximately 773 months have passed. It was the 282nd day of 1960, in week 40. 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. The Earth has experienced 258 seasons of weather since then.

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Take me back to October 8, 1960

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, October 8, 1960. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own" by Connie Francis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ricky Valance 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 new cartoon called "The Flintstones" has recently made its debut on television.

Historical drama film "Spartacus" 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 "You Bet Your Life", "The Twilight Zone", "Danger Man", and "Route 66".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Pugwash", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "Snooper and Blabber". Popular toys at the moment include the Frisbee, Crater Critters, Playpal dolls, and Tonka trucks.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 8, 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 October 8, 1960.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 8, 1960.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: October 8, 1960
  • 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.
  • October 29, 1960: Boxing: Muhammad Ali makes his professional debut.
  • November 6, 1960: American actor Clark Gable is admitted to hospital after suffering from a heart attack.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 8, 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 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 8, 1960 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

The following TV shows were popular in October 1960:

TV shows from October 1960.

Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
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 October 8, 1960

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

The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse

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
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

Toys and games that were popular in 1960:

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 October 8, 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 October 8, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 8.

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Activist
Born on October 8, 1941
He turned 19 on this day in 1960.

R. L. Stine

R. L. Stine

Author
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 17 on this day in 1960.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Actor
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 17 on this day in 1960.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Actress
Born on October 8, 1949
She turned 11 on this day in 1960.

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Actress
Born on October 8, 1966
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1970
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1980
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

Singer
Born on October 8, 1985
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

Actor
Born on October 8, 1993
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin

Hungarian model
Born on October 8, 1993
She was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Actress
Born on October 8, 1997
She was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on October 8, 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 October 8, 1960 was most likely conceived around January 16, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 8, 1960 is close to July 1, 1961.

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Stats for October 8, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 8, 1960:

  • 23,182 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,311 weeks have passed.
  • 2,002,924,800 seconds have passed since October 8, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,336,745,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,033,509,196,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 333,820,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 172,251,533 steps. That's roughly 76,556 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,035,098 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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