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Born in 1960: France

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

What was France like in 1960?

Here is what France was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Ben-Hur”. In the news: The new franc arrives. 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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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Ben-Hur · William Wyler
  • Le Bossu · André Hunebelle
  • La Vérité · Henri-Georges Clouzot

On TV

  • Lectures pour tous · RTF / ORTF · books show
  • La Piste aux étoiles (circus show) · RTF / ORTF · circus
  • La caméra explore le temps · RTF / ORTF · history drama
  • Les Cinq Dernières Minutes · RTF / ORTF / Antenne 2 · police series

Cars

  • Renault Dauphine · Renault
  • Citroën 2CV · Citroën
  • Citroën DS · Citroën
  • Peugeot 404 · Peugeot

Snacks and ice creams

  • 300 million Carambars · Carambar

Phones and gadgets

  • "Le 22 à Asnières" · Fernand Raynaud
  • TV in every living room · RTF / ORTF
  • Teppaz and the yé-yé years · Teppaz

Fashion

  • Gingham and ballet flats · Brigitte Bardot
  • K-Way · Rain jacket
  • Metal dresses · Paco Rabanne

Sports

  • 3 Winter Olympic medals for France in Squaw Valley · 1960 Winter Olympics: 1 gold, 0 silver, 2 bronze
  • Monaco are French champions · French football championship 1960–61 (Division 1)
  • 5 Olympic medals for France in Rome · 1960 Summer Olympics: 0 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze
  • Monaco win the French Cup · French Cup final 1960 (1960-05-15)

Popular baby names

  • Philippe · Boys
  • Catherine · Girls
  • Patrick · Boys
  • Sylvie · Girls
  • Pascal · Boys
  • Christine · Girls

In the news

  • The new franc arrives (1960-01-01)
  • Albert Camus dies in a car crash (1960-01-04)
  • Barricades Week in Algiers (1960-01-24)
  • France's first atomic bomb (1960-02-13)
  • Khrushchev visits France (1960-03-23)
  • Télé 7 jours is launched (1960-03-26)
  • Kidnapping of little Éric Peugeot (1960-04-12)
  • Johnny Hallyday's first TV appearance (1960-04-18)

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 France like in 1960?

Here is what France was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Ben-Hur”. In the news: The new franc arrives. 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 France in 1960?

Popular names included Philippe, Catherine, Patrick, and Sylvie.

How old is someone born in 1960?

Someone born in 1960 turns 66 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026