A Look At The World When Roma Downey Was Born

May 6, 1960

 

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Zodiac Sign is Taurus

The Taurus is very practical, nurturing and sensual but can also be stubborn by always believing their way is the right way. They are always accepting and mothering by providing a base for growth. Gentle, steadfast and determined describes Taurus individuals. They also have a rich and fertile imagination.

Chinese Sign is Rat

You are charming and tasteful. You keep your temper under control.

 

Your Birthstone is Emerald

 

Entertainment in 1960

Noble Prize Winner (Literature) - Saint -John Perse - France

Best Selling Fiction - "Advise and Consent", Allen Drury

Best Selling Non-Fiction - "Folk Medicine", D.C. Jarvis

Best Picture - "The Apartment", United Artists

Best Director - Billy Wilder, "The Apartment"

Best Actress - Elizabeth Taylor, "Butterfield 8"

Best Actor - Burt Lancaster, "Elmer Gantry"

 

Sport Champions in 1960

MLB - Pittsburgh Pirates

NFL - Philadelphia Eagles

NBA - Boston Celtics

NHL - Montreal Canadiens

NCAA Basketball - Ohio State

Ky Derby - Venetian Way

U.S. Open Golf - Arnold Palmer

U.S. Open Tennis (Men) - Neale A. Fraser

U.S. Open Tennis (Women) - Darlene Hard

 

In The News In 1960

Sit-ins begin after 4 black college students in Greensboro, North Carolina refuse to move from a Woolworth's lunch counter when denied service.

A U-2 reconnaissance plane of the U.S. is shot down in the Soviet Union.

Hurricane "Donna" strikes the east coast causing over 100 deaths in U.S. and the Antilles.

John F. Kennedy defeats Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race.

 

Celebrities Born on May 6th

Orson Welles - Director/Actor - 1915

Rudolph Valentino - Actor - 1895

Willie Mays - Baseball Player - 1931

George Clooney - Actor - 1961

Mare Winningham - Actress - 1959

 

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