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December 23, 1960

December 23, 1960, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 10 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 23, 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 Billboard Hot 100 on December 23, 1960

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Last Date - Floyd Cramer
  • Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra
  • North To Alaska - Johnny Horton
  • Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea) - Lolita
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.
Cinderfella

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Cinderfella".

Facts

This date occurred 23,344 days ago. Approximately 778 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1960, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1961 was just 8 days away. People who were born on December 23, 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. 259 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 23, 1960

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is December 23, 1960, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

Christmas Day of 1960 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while. 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 Cinderfella 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 Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "Perry Mason", and "Route 66". 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 "Captain Pugwash", "Leave It to Beaver", "The Rifleman", and "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks". Children are playing with toys such as BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Playpal dolls, Troll doll, and Astrobase.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 23, 1960, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1960 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 23, 1960 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 23, 1960.

  • Christmas 1960 is days away.

    Christmas 1960 is days away

    Christmas 1960 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • 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 23, 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.
  • This date: December 23, 1960
  • December 26, 1960: NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Green Bay Packers by 17-13 to win the 1960 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 9, 1961: The Portland Spy Ring: A Soviet spy ring is uncovered in London.
  • January 11, 1961: The Throgs Neck Bridge connecting The Bronx and Queens is opened in New York City.
  • January 16, 1961: Mickey Mantle becomes the highest paid player in baseball after he signs a $75,000 contract with the New York Yankees.
  • January 20, 1961: John F. Kennedy takes office as the 35th President of the United States.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1960

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

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

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

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

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 December 23, 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 23, 1966, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 23.

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Musician
Born on December 23, 1964
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Actor Deceased
Born on December 23, 1971
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Estella Warren

Estella Warren

Actress
Born on December 23, 1978
She was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Reed Alexander

Reed Alexander

Actor
Born on December 23, 1994
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard

Actor
Born on December 23, 2002
He was born exactly 42 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 23, 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 23, 1960 was most likely conceived around April 1, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 23, 1960 is close to September 15, 1961.

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Stats for December 23, 1960

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 23, 1960:

  • 23,344 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,334 weeks have passed.
  • 2,016,921,600 seconds have passed since December 23, 1960.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,353,075,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,040,731,545,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 336,153,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 173,455,258 steps. That's roughly 77,091 miles.
  • 24,203,059 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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