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Born in 1960: Spain

This was Spain in 1960. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 1960?

Here is what Spain was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Ben-Hur”. In the news: Oil concessions in the Spanish Sahara. 1960 was also the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1960.

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Films

  • Ben-Hur · One of the most-watched films ever in Spain
  • Un rayo de luz (A Ray of Light) · Luis Lucia · Marisol

On TV

  • Royal wedding of Baudouin and Fabiola · TVE · live broadcast
  • Gran Teatro · TVE · drama

Cartoons

  • Huckleberry Hound · On TVE

Cars

  • SEAT 1400, the first SEAT · SEAT
  • Biscúter microcar · Autonacional
  • Spain's best-selling car: SEAT 600 · SEAT

Snacks and ice creams

  • La Casera lemon and orange · La Casera

Fashion

  • Benidorm's bikini mayor · Pedro Zaragoza
  • The age of boutiques · Ready-to-wear
  • Salomé's porcelain dress · Eurovision 1969

Sports

  • Real Madrid are league champions · 1960–61 La Liga
  • Real Madrid win the European Cup · 1960 European Cup final (1960-05-18)
  • Hockey bronze for Spain · Rome 1960 Olympics (1960-09-09)

Popular baby names

  • María Carmen · Girls
  • Antonio · Boys
  • Ana María · Girls
  • Manuel · Boys
  • José · Boys
  • María Pilar · Girls

In the news

  • Oil concessions in the Spanish Sahara (1960-02-06)
  • Protest at the Palau de la Música (1960-05-19)
  • New Air Navigation Law (1960-07-21)
  • Spaniard Fabiola marries the King of the Belgians (1960-12-15)
  • Juan March Foundation buys the "Cantar de mio Cid" manuscript (1960-12-20)

1960: the Year of the Metal Rat

People born from about 4 February 1960 to 3 February 1961 share the Rat as their year animal, with the Metal element: quick wits and resourcefulness with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Pig year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 1960?

Here is what Spain was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Ben-Hur”. In the news: Oil concessions in the Spanish Sahara. 1960 was also the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1960.

What animal year was 1960?

1960 was the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February 1960 to 3 February 1961. People born in January 1960 belong to the Earth Pig year.

What were popular baby names in Spain in 1960?

Popular names included María Carmen, Antonio, Ana María, and Manuel.

How old is someone born in 1960?

Someone born in 1960 turns 66 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026