What happened this day in history December 9, 1960

What are the important events that happened on December 9, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 9, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 9, 1960 is the 344th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 22 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 26, 1960 – a Friday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $216.59. (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 9, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    The first episode of the world’s longest-running television soap opera Coronation Street is broadcast in the United Kingdom.

Who were born on December 9, 1960?

  • 1960
    Dobroslav Paraga,Croatian politician and editor
  • 1960
    Juan Samuel, Dominican baseball player
  • 1960
    Stefen Fangmeier, American film director
  • 1960
    Terry Moran, American TV reporter

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