What happened this day in history September 10, 1960

What are the important events that happened on September 10, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 10, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 10, 1960 is the 254th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 112 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 28, 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 ‘dihectapentacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,034.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 10, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Abebe Bikila becomes the first sub-Saharan African to win a gold medal, winning the marathon in bare feet.

Who were born on September 10, 1960?

  • 1960
    Alison Bechdel, American cartoonist
  • 1960
    Colin Firth, English actor
  • 1960
    David Lowery, American musician
  • 1960
    Tim Hunter, Canadian ice hockey player

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