December 8, 1960, was a Thursday. It was 63 years, 11 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 1960:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "BUtterfield 8" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 1960.
This date was 23,359 days ago. Approximately 779 months have passed. It was the 343rd day of 1960, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 23 days left in the year. 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 260 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Thursday, December 8, 1960. 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.
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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "You Bet Your Life", "Wagon Train", and "Maverick". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "The Flintstones".
Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People, and Matchbox toy cars.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 1960.
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Notable events that happened close to December 8, 1960.
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The following TV shows were popular in December 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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1960:
Toys and games that were popular in 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 8, 1966, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.
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National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 8, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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