What are the important events that happened on December 17, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 17, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 17, 1960 is the 352nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 14 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 4, 1960 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectapentacontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $5,419.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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 this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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December 17, 1960 Historical Events
- 1960 –1960 Munich Convair 340 crash: 20 passengers and crew on board as well as 32 people on the ground are killed.
- 1960 –Troops loyal to Haile Selassie I in Ethiopia crush the coup that began December 13, returning power to their leader upon his return from Brazil. Haile Selassie absolves his son of any guilt.
Who were born on December 17, 1960?
- 1960 –Moreno Argentin, Italian cyclist
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