What happened on Friday September 09, 1960?

About September 9th, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: The inaugural game of the American Football League (AFL) was played between the Denver Broncos and the Boston Patriots, with Denver winning 13-10. This marked a significant moment in professional football history, challenging the NFL's monopoly and eventually leading to the merger of the two leagues.
  • Day of the week: September 9th, 1960 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: Apache by The Shadows
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

More about September 9th, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on September 9th, 1960.

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September 09, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 09, 1960:

  • First American Football League Game The inaugural game of the American Football League (AFL) was played between the Denver Broncos and the Boston Patriots, with Denver winning 13-10. This marked a significant moment in professional football history, challenging the NFL's monopoly and eventually leading to the merger of the two leagues.
  • Mario Batali Birth Mario Batali, a renowned American chef, restaurateur, and television personality, was born on this date. He would later become famous for his Italian cuisine and multiple restaurant ventures.
  • Jussi Björling Remembered Commemorating Jussi Björling, a legendary Swedish opera tenor known for his exceptional vocal range and performances. Born in 1911, he was considered one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century.

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September 09, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 09, 1960?


September 09, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 09, 1960 can also be written as 9/9/1960 in the US and as 9/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 09, 1960?


Famous people born on September 09, 1960:

  • Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant

    British romantic comedy actor known for his charming, self-deprecating style and iconic roles in films like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'...

  • Mario Batali

    Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his expertise in Italian cuisine and vibrant orange Crocs.

  • Bob Stoops

    Legendary American football coach who led the University of Oklahoma Sooners to significant success, including a national championship in...

  • Johnson Righeira

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September 09, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 09, 1960:

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Renowned Swedish operatic tenor considered one of the greatest classical singers of the 20th century, famous for his exceptional vocal range...

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September 09, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 09, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 5th and September 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

  1. - It's Now Or Never youtube
  2. - The Twist youtube
  3. - Walk -- Don't Run youtube
  4. - Volare youtube
  5. - I'm Sorry youtube

September 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

  1. - Apache youtube
  2. - Mess Of Blues youtube
  3. - Because They're Young youtube
  4. - Please Don't Tease youtube
  5. - Tell Laura I Love Her youtube

September 09, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Finger Poppin' Time
  3. - The Twist youtube
  4. - A Fool In Love
  5. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
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September 09, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.

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September 09, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 09, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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September 09, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 09, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 09, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 09, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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How old is someone born on September 09, 1960?


Someone born on September 09, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 24 days old,

or 3373 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23612 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 1960?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 09, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 09, 1960.

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