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October 29, 1960

October 29, 1960, was a Saturday. It was 64 years, 1 month, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on October 29, 1960:

  • Boxing: Muhammad Ali makes his professional debut.
Song charts

Popular songs

On October 29, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "I Want To Be Wanted" by Brenda Lee
  • United Kingdom: "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison

The music charts on October 29, 1960

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
  • I Want To Be Wanted - Brenda Lee
  • My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own - Connie Francis
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • 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 23,429 days ago. Approximately 781 months have passed. It was the 303rd day of 1960, in week 43. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on October 29, 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. 260 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 29, 1960

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is October 29, 1960, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.

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. Halloween 1960 is just days away. People are watching horror movies and thinking about which costume they are going to wear. Others are organizing parties.

In America, the song "I Want To Be Wanted" by Brenda Lee is at the top of the singles charts, while "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison 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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Wagon Train", and "Bonanza". 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. 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.

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Noggin the Nog", "Snooper and Blabber", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects". Children are playing with toys such as BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Metal House robots, Playpal dolls, and Barbie.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 29, 1960, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: October 29, 1960 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 29, 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 October 29, 1960.

  • 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.
  • This date: October 29, 1960
  • November 6, 1960: American actor Clark Gable is admitted to hospital after suffering from a heart attack.
  • November 8, 1960: Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy defeats Richard Nixon to become the next President of the United States.
  • November 16, 1960: American actor Clark Gable dies from a heart attack at the age of 59.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 1960

In October 1960, TV audiences were watching the following series:

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

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 October 1960

If you were a kid on October 29, 1960, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones

My Three Sons
My Three Sons
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
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 October 29, 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 29, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 29.

Joseph Goebbels

Joseph Goebbels

Nazi politician Deceased
Born on October 29, 1897
He was not alive on this date.

Bob Ross

Bob Ross

American painter Deceased
Born on October 29, 1942
He turned 18 on this day in 1960.

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Actress
Born on October 29, 1971
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

Actor Deceased
Born on October 29, 1983
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 29:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on October 29, 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 29, 1960 was most likely conceived around February 6, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 29, 1960 is close to July 22, 1961.

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Stats for October 29, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 29, 1960:

  • 23,429 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,347 weeks have passed.
  • 2,024,265,600 seconds have passed since October 29, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,361,643,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,044,521,049,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 337,377,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 174,086,842 steps. That's roughly 77,372 miles.
  • 24,291,187 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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