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December 1, 1960

December 1, 1960, was a Thursday. It was the 336th day of 1960. The decade was the swinging sixties.

63 years, 3 months, and 27 days have passed since December 1, 1960.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Music charts

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

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 1, 1960

These were the top five songs on 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 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.
BUtterfield 8

Top movie at the box office

The movie "BUtterfield 8" was at the top of the box office on December 1, 1960.

Facts

This date occurred 23,128 days ago. Approximately 771 months have passed. It was the 336th day of 1960, in week 48. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 30 days left in the year. People who were born on December 1, 1960, are now 63 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 257 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 1, 1960

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is December 1, 1960, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1960 has begun.

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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Wagon Train", and "Casey Jones". 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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Father Knows Best", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", and "Dennis the Menace".

Children are playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Crater Critters, and Troll doll.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • Christmas 1960 has begun.

    Christmas 1960 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 1960 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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 December 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.
  • This date: December 1, 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.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 1, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 1, 1960 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1960

Television shows that people were watching in December 1960:

TV shows from December 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 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

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
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

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

Were you born on December 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 December 1, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Actor
Born on December 1, 1935
He turned 25 on this day in 1960.

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Comedian Deceased
Born on December 1, 1940
He turned 20 on this day in 1960.

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

Singer
Born on December 1, 1945
She turned 15 on this day in 1960.

Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar

Colombian drug lord Deceased
Born on December 1, 1949
He turned 11 on this day in 1960.

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Comedian
Born on December 1, 1970
She was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Philip DeFranco

Philip DeFranco

Youtuber
Born on December 1, 1985
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Natasha O'Keeffe

Natasha O'Keeffe

Actress
Born on December 1, 1986
She was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate

Internet personality
Born on December 1, 1986
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz

Actress
Born on December 1, 1988
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 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 December 1, 1960 was most likely conceived around March 10, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 1, 1960 is close to August 24, 1961.

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Stats for December 1, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 1, 1960:

  • 23,128 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,304 weeks have passed.
  • 1,998,259,200 seconds have passed since December 1, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,331,302,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,031,101,747,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 333,043,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 171,850,291 steps. That's roughly 76,378 miles!
  • Since this date, 23,979,110 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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