About August 19, 1960
August 19, 1960 is the 232nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 134 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
You can browse the full year 1960 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 63 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Leo is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Rat is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On August 19, 1960
- 1960 –Cold War: in Moscow, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage.
- 1960 –Sputnik program: Sputnik 5 – the Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, 2 rats and a variety of plants.
Who Were Born On August 19, 1960?
- 1960 –Morten Andersen, American football player
- 1960 –Ron Darling, American baseball player and announcer
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