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November 28, 1960

November 28, 1960, was a Monday. It was 63 years, 11 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On November 28, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley
  • United Kingdom: "It's Now Or Never" by Elvis Presley

The music charts on November 28, 1960

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Last Date - Floyd Cramer
  • Stay - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
  • Poetry In Motion - Johnny Tillotson
  • A Thousand Stars - Kathy Young With The Innocents
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.
BUtterfield 8

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "BUtterfield 8".

Facts

This date was 23,369 days ago. Approximately 779 months have passed. It was the 333rd day of 1960, in week 48. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1961 was just 33 days away. 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. 260 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 28, 1960

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Monday, November 28, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

In America, Thanksgiving has come and passed. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley is at the top of the singles charts, while "It's Now Or Never" by Elvis Presley is the number-one song in the UK.

Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie BUtterfield 8 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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway would be still alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Maverick", "77 Sunset Strip", "Rawhide", and "The Twilight Zone". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", "Clutch Cargo", "Noggin the Nog", and "The Bugs Bunny Show". Popular toys at the moment include the Hula Hoop, Playpal dolls, Troll doll, and Astrobase.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 28, 1960, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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 28, 1960 falls under the Owl.
  • 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 28, 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?

Notable events that happened close to November 28, 1960.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: November 28, 1960
  • December 9, 1960: The first ever episode of British soap opera "Coronation Street" is aired on television.
  • December 16, 1960: 128 people are killed when two airliners collide over Staten Island, New York.
  • December 21, 1960: The film "Swiss Family Robinson" is released by Disney.
  • December 26, 1960: NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Green Bay Packers by 17-13 to win the 1960 NFL Championship Game.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1960

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

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

Kids TV shows on November 28, 1960

If you were a kid on November 28, 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

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

Were you born on November 28, 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 28, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 28.

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Political satirist
Born on November 28, 1962
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Anna Nicole Smith

Anna Nicole Smith

Model Deceased
Born on November 28, 1967
She was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Dane Bowers

Dane Bowers

Singer
Born on November 28, 1979
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Chamillionaire

Chamillionaire

Rapper
Born on November 28, 1979
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Lucie Donlan

Lucie Donlan

Love Island contestant
Born on November 28, 1997
She was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on November 28, 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 28, 1960 was most likely conceived around March 7, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 28, 1960 is close to August 21, 1961.

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Stats for November 28, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 28, 1960:

  • 23,369 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,338 weeks have passed.
  • 2,019,081,600 seconds have passed since November 28, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,355,595,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,041,846,105,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 336,513,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 173,641,018 steps. That's roughly 77,174 miles.
  • 24,228,979 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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