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November 1, 1960

November 1, 1960, was a Tuesday. It was 64 years, 1 month, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on November 1, 1960:

  • United States: "Save The Last Dance For Me" by The Drifters
  • United Kingdom: "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 1, 1960

These were the top five songs on 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 at the box office

The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on November 1, 1960.

Facts

This date occurred 23,428 days ago. Approximately 781 months have passed. It was the 306th day of 1960, in week 44. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on November 1, 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. The Earth has experienced 260 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to November 1, 1960

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is November 1, 1960, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. Halloween has just come and passed.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Save The Last Dance For Me" by The Drifters 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 Danny Thomas Show", "Perry Mason", "Maverick", 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. 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 "The Gumby Show", "Heckle and Jeckle", "Clutch Cargo", and "Dennis the Menace". Children are playing with toys such as the Frisbee, Playpal dolls, Matchbox toy cars, and Tonka trucks.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 1, 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: November 1, 1960 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 1, 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 November 1, 1960.

  • 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.
  • October 29, 1960: Boxing: Muhammad Ali makes his professional debut.
  • This date: November 1, 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 November 1960

Television shows that people were watching in November 1960:

TV shows from November 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 November 1960

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

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

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 November 1, 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 November 1, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 1.

Jenny McCarthy

Jenny McCarthy

Television host / Model
Born on November 1, 1972
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

LaTavia Roberson

LaTavia Roberson

Singer
Born on November 1, 1981
She was born exactly 21 years after this date.

E-Dubble

E-Dubble

Rapper Deceased
Born on November 1, 1982
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal

English rapper
Born on November 1, 1985
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Sigala

Sigala

English DJ
Born on November 1, 1990
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Lil Peep

Lil Peep

Rapper Deceased
Born on November 1, 1996
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on November 1:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on November 1, 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 November 1, 1960 was most likely conceived around February 9, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 1, 1960 is close to July 25, 1961.

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Stats for November 1, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 1, 1960:

  • 23,428 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,346 weeks have passed.
  • 2,024,179,200 seconds have passed since November 1, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,361,542,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,044,476,467,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 337,363,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 174,079,411 steps. That's roughly 77,369 miles.
  • 24,290,150 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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