December 24, 1960, was a Saturday. It was 63 years, 11 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 24, 1960, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Cinderfella".
Christmas Eve 1960 was 23,374 days ago. Approximately 779 months have passed. It was the 359th day of 1960, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1961 was just 7 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.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Saturday, December 24, 1960. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.
It's Christmas Eve of 1960. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping. 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. 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 "Gunsmoke", "Wagon Train", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Andy Griffith Show".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Father Knows Best", "The Gumby Show", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", and "The Flintstones". Popular toys at the moment include Play-Doh, the Hula Hoop, Fisher Price Little People, and Playpal dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1960.
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In December 1960, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1966, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.
Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 20 on this day in 1960.
American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She was born exactly 2 years after this date.
Media personality
Born on December 24, 1974
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 24, 1960.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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