This is an in-depth look at all the interesting facts about September 17, 1960 ποΈ that most people don't know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown π€―.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as amazing things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s begin.
π Day of Week
September 17th in 1960 was a Saturday and was the 261st day of the 9th month of 1960 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 17th day of Fall (autumn) and there was 75 days left until Winter. The next time you can reuse 1960 calendar will be in 2044. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
βοΈ 3rd quarter of the year
β‘οΈ The 17th day of Fall (autumn)
β³ This date was 23,396 days ago
πͺ Zodiac sign for this date is Virgo
ποΈ September 17, 1960 was a Saturday
π In 2025, September 17 is on a Thursday
β September 17, 1960 in Roman numerals: IX XVII MCMLX (mm dd yyyy)
π My Birthday
You were born in the Fall (autumn) of 1960 on a Saturday. You are 64 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Rat. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 7,799 days or 21.37 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 793 π full moons after you were born up to this day.
β±οΈ You are 33,690,485 minutes old
β³ You have been alive: 561,508 hours
βοΈ You’ve been alive
π Your birth sign is Virgo
π You were born in the Year of the Rat
β Age on next birthday: 65 years old
Being born in 1960 makes you a part of Baby Boomers Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Baby boomer refers to a member of the demographically large generation born between the end of WWII and the mid-1960s.Your birthday numbers are 9, 17 and 1960, which reveal that your Life Path number is 6. Your zodiac sign is Virgo with a ruling planet Mercury. Your birthstone is the Sapphire, and your birth flower is the Aster/Myosotis.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail π
ππ Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Sunday and your 66th birthday will be on a Thursday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
β° FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on May 26, 1992.
πͺ What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on September 17 in 1960 have an zodiac sign of Virgo ♍. Virgos pay huge attention to detail; making them analytical, hardworking and well-organised. This can be their downfall, though. Virgos are often overly critical of themselves, putting themselves under huge pressure to achieve the best results possible.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1960 means your zodiac animal is a Rat. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Rat are clever and charming. They are also curious, but are sometimes too motivated by money.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives β each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The smallest and innermost planet of the solar system, Mercury is named after the Roman deity who served as a messenger to the gods. Within astrology, Mercury symbolizes communication. Mercury is about your communication style, how you think, how you solve problems, how you learn, what you're curious about, and some of your general interests.πͺ Zodiac sign: Virgo – ♍
π Zodiac animal: Rat
π Ruling Planet: Mercury βΏ
π¨ Zodiac Element: Air
β Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
πΆLife Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on September 17, 1960, your Life Path number is 6. The Life Path 6 suggests that you entered this plane with tools to become the ultimate nurturer, and a beacon for truth, justice, righteousness, and domesticity. Nicknamed the motherhood number, the Six is a fixer. However, you possess all of the skills to handle this challenge. The values of sixes are responsibility, family, long-term goals, while the challenges: to make your home comfortable for yourself and others.
π΅ Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "The Twist" by Chubby Checker. (Billboard Hot 100 – September 17, 1960). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Boogie Oogie Oogie" by Taste Of Honey, and on your 21st birthday it was "Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
π Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on September 17, 1960. You share a birthday with Shirley Ballas (dancer).
π Holidays on September 17
No major holidays found for this date.π The world on this day
Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.03 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, the 60s also saw the assassinations of US President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man is landed on the moon.There were an estimated 107,537,497 babies born throughout the world in 1960. In 1960, the most popular baby name was Mary for girls and David for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1960 was Spartacus directed by Stanley Kubrick starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons.
π Historical events on September 17th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on September 17, 1960.
Arab forces under Amr ibn al-'As conquer Alexandria.Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is the first to report the existence of bacteria.
Battle of Antietam [Battle of Sharpsburg], bloodiest day in the American Civil War: 22,000 dead, wounded or missing in first battle on Union soil.
Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed.
The Red Baron [Manfred von Richthofen], WWI flying ace of the German LuftstreitkrΓ€fte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France.
π Sports in 1960
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Yankees (4 - 3) to win the 1960 World Series. Boston Celtics beat St. Louis Hawks (4 - 3) to win the 1960 NBA Finals. Montreal Canadiens defeated Toronto Maple Leafs (4 - 3) to win the 1960 Stanley Cup.π Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for September 17, 1960 is Sapphire. Sapphire was once thought to guard against evil, spells, and poisoning. Traditionally, it was a favorite stone of kings, queens, priestesses, and priests. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Opal and Tourmaline.
πΌ Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for September is Aster/Myosotis. Aster is said to represent both love and daintiness. The flowers are also associated with wisdom, valor and faith.
πΎ It’s my birthday quotes
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π¬ Birthday messages
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