December 16, 1960, was a Friday. It was 64 years and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
Notable events that occurred on December 16, 1960:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 16, 1960:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Ben-Hur" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,382 days ago. Approximately 779 months have passed. It was the 351st day of 1960, in week 50. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1960 was just 15 days away. People born on this day are currently 64 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1960 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 260 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Friday, December 16, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The Christmas season of 1960 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. 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 Ben-Hur 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 "You Bet Your Life", "Gunsmoke", "Perry Mason", and "Rawhide".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Rifleman", "Felix the Cat", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Metal House robots, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 16, 1960.
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Notable events that happened close to December 16, 1960.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 16, 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 16, 1966, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 16.
Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on December 16, 1961
He was born exactly one year after this date.
Wrestler Deceased
Born on December 16, 1979
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.
German soccer player
Born on December 16, 1988
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 16, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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