1559 September 1559 September 21st, 1559

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  1. Born on September 21st, 1559 – Weekday, Age & Zodiac
  2. Age in days, weeks and months
  3. What happened on September 21st?
  4. Birthdays of famous people
  5. Public holidays on September 21st
  6. Date as a Roman numeral / digit
  7. Calendar (September 1559)

Born on September 21st, 1559

Weekday

Monday

September 21st, 1559 was a Monday.

Age

464

People born on September 21st, 1559 will turn 465 this year (2024), in exactly 147 days .

Zodiac

♍

Virgo (The Maiden)

August 24th, 1559 - September 23rd, 1559

Age in days, weeks and months
Wow, over 169,000 days old!

Why not celebrate an alternative birthday? In 308 days, exactly on March 1st, 2025, people who were born on September 21st, 1559 will be 170,000 days old!

169,692 Days

24,241 Weeks

5,575 Months

... in seconds, minutes and hours

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What happened on September 21st?

Westgate shopping mall attack September 21st, 2013

Unidentified gunmen began a three-day attack on the upmarket Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, resulting in the deaths of 67 people with at least another 175 wounded.
Peterborough September 21st, 2001

Several British Muslim youths in Peterborough, England, murdered 17-year-old Ross Parker, leading to debate over whether the British media failed to cover racially-motivated crimes with white victims.
Defense of Marriage Act September 21st, 1996

The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by the United States Congress, prohibiting federal recognition of same-sex marriage, while allowing states to adopt any marital definition of their choosing.
Zond 5 September 21st, 1968

The Soviet Union's Zond 5 landed in the Indian Ocean, becoming the first spacecraft to safely return to Earth after travelling around the Moon.
Rhodesian mission in Lisbon September 21st, 1965

Portugal accepted a diplomatic mission from Southern Rhodesia despite objections by Britain, which had required the colony to implement black majority rule as a condition of independence.
Interstate 80 in Iowa September 21st, 1958

The first section of Interstate 80 in Iowa (pictured) opened in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
World War II September 21st, 1943

Second World War: The German Army began the Massacre of the Acqui Division on the Greek island of Cephalonia, executing 5,155 Italian soldiers in the next five days.
1938 New England hurricane September 21st, 1938

The Great New England Hurricane made landfall on Long Island, New York, killing an estimated 682 people and injuring 1,754 others.
J. R. R. Tolkien September 21st, 1937

J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy children's novel The Hobbit, which later served as a prelude to The Lord of the Rings, was first published.
1934 Muroto typhoon September 21st, 1934

The Muroto typhoon, the strongest in Japanese history at the time, made landfall on the mainland, killing more than 3,000 and leaving around 200,000 homeless.
Salvador Lutteroth September 21st, 1933

Salvador Lutteroth ran the first Empresa Mexicana de la Lucha Libre event, now the world's oldest professional wrestling promotion in existence, in Mexico City.
World War I September 21st, 1918

World War I: The Battle of Nazareth ended with the British Empire victorious over the Ottomans.
The Sun (New York City) September 21st, 1897

In response to a letter written by eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon, The New York Sun published an editorial by Francis Pharcellus Church stating, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus".
Joseph Smith September 21st, 1823

According to Joseph Smith, he was first visited by the Angel Moroni, who would guide him to the golden plates that became the basis of the Book of Mormon.
American Revolutionary War September 21st, 1776

American Revolutionary War: The Great Fire of New York (depicted) broke out during the British occupation of New York City, destroying up to 1,000 buildings.

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on September 21st

Same Day
Who's birthday is on September 21st?

Jean Pütz: Age & Birthday 87
Jean Pütz

German science journalist and television presenter

*September 21st, 1936, Cologne
Preston Tucker: Age & Birthday 53
Preston Tucker

American businessman (1903-1956)

*September 21st, 1903, Michigan †December 26th, 1956, Ypsilanti
Eduard Norden: Age & Birthday 72
Eduard Norden

German classical philologist and historian (1868–1941)

*September 21st, 1868, Emden †July 13th, 1941, Zürich
Marit Berger Røsland: Age & Birthday 45
Marit Berger Røsland

Norwegian lawyer and politician

*September 21st, 1978, Lørenskog
Michael Wendler: Age & Birthday 61
Michael Wendler

German Lutheran theologian and moral philosopher (1610–1671)

*September 21st, 1610, Schlettau †November 21st, 1671, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Shinzō Abe: Age & Birthday 67
Shinzō Abe

Prime Minister of Japan from 2006–2007 and 2012–2020 (1954-2022)

*September 21st, 1954, Shinjuku †July 8th, 2022, Nara Medical University Hospital
30
Kirsty Gilmour

Badminton player

*September 21st, 1993, Bellshill
Stephen King: Age & Birthday 76
Stephen King

American writer (born 1947)

*September 21st, 1947, Portland
54
Catrine Bengtsson

Badminton player

*September 21st, 1969, Gothenburg
Jacob Friedrich Isenflamm: Age & Birthday 66
Jacob Friedrich Isenflamm

German physician and university teacher

*September 21st, 1726, Vienna †February 23rd, 1793, Erlangen
Leonard Cohen: Age & Birthday 82
Leonard Cohen

Canadian poet and singer-songwriter (1934–2016)

*September 21st, 1934, Montreal †November 7th, 2016, Los Angeles
78
Tonny Ahm

Danish badminton player

*September 21st, 1914, Ordrup †April 7th, 1993
Max Immelmann: Age & Birthday 25
Max Immelmann

German flying ace

*September 21st, 1890, Dresden †June 18th, 1916, Sallaumines
Vincenzo Gonzaga: Age & Birthday 49
Vincenzo Gonzaga

Duke of Mantua and Montferrat (1562-1612)

*September 21st, 1562, Mantua †February 9th, 1612, Mantua
Larry Hagman: Age & Birthday 81
Larry Hagman

American actor (1931–2012)

*September 21st, 1931, Fort Worth †November 23rd, 2012, Dallas
Bern Nix: Age & Birthday 69
Bern Nix

American musician (1947-2017)

*September 21st, 1947, Toledo †May 31st, 2017, New York City
H. G. Wells: Age & Birthday 79
H. G. Wells

English writer (1866–1946)

*September 21st, 1866, Bromley †August 13th, 1946, London
Jerry Bruckheimer: Age & Birthday 80
Jerry Bruckheimer

American film and television producer (born 1943)

*September 21st, 1943, Detroit
László Csendes: Age & Birthday 72
László Csendes

Hungarian actor (1944-2017)

*September 21st, 1944, Rimavská Sobota †March 24th, 2017
Asghar Nai Peeli Texy hai: Age & Birthday 43
Asghar Nai Peeli Texy hai

Indian actress

*September 21st, 1980, Mumbai

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Born in 1559

77
Alice Spencer

English countess, viscountess and baroness

*May 4th, 1559, Althorp †January 23rd, 1637, Harefield
57
Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau

Prince-archbishop of Salzburg between 1587 and 1612

*March 26th, 1559, Bregenz †January 16th, 1617, Fortress Hohensalzburg
67
Nurhaci

Jurchen chieftain of Later Jin, founder of Qing Dynasty

*February 11th, 1559, Hetu Ala City †September 30th, 1626, Xingcheng
61
Albert VII, Archduke of Austria

Austrian cardinal and governor of the Netherlands (1559-1621)

*November 15th, 1559, Wiener Neustadt †July 13th, 1621, City of Brussels
45
Catherine de Bourbon

Infanta of Navarre, Princess of France, crown princess of Navarre and crown princess consort of Lorraine

*February 7th, 1559, Paris †February 13th, 1604, Nancy
60
Lawrence of Brindisi

Italian Capuchin, saint (1559-1619)

*July 22nd, 1559, Brindisi †July 22nd, 1619, Lisbon
29
Philip II, Margrave of Baden-Baden

Margrave of Baden-Baden

*February 19th, 1559, Baden-Baden †June 7th, 1588, Baden-Baden
52
Melchior Jöstel

German mathematician (1559-1611)

*April 10th, 1559, Dresden †June 13th, 1611, Freiberg
60
Amar Singh I

Eldest son and successor of Maharana Pratap of Mewar

*March 16th, 1559, Chittorgarh Fort †January 26th, 1620, Chittorgarh Fort
53
Cigoli

Tuscan painter active in Rome (1559-1613)

*September 22nd, 1559, Cigoli †June 18th, 1613, Rome
91
Jacques Sirmond

French jesuit scholar (1559-1651)

*October 12th, 1559, Riom †October 7th, 1651, Paris
71
Giulio Mancini

Italian art historian

*February 21st, 1559, Siena †August 22nd, 1630, Rome
70
Dominique de Jésus-Marie

Spanish monk (1559-1630)

*May 16th, 1559, Calatayud city †February 16th, 1630, Vienna
45
Salomon Gesner

German theologian and educationist (1559-1605)

*November 8th, 1559, Bolesławiec †February 7th, 1605, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
55
Isaac Casaubon

Classical scholar and philologist (1559–1614)

*February 18th, 1559, Geneva †July 1st, 1614, London
58
Countess Palatine Barbara of Zweibrücken-Neuburg

Countess Palatine of Zweibrücken by birth and by marriage Countess of Oettingen-Oettingen (1559-1618)

*July 27th, 1559, Neuburg an der Donau †March 5th, 1618, Oettingen in Bayern
59
Frederik van den Bergh

Soldier in the Eighty Years' War (1559-1618)

*August 18th, 1559, Ulft †September 3rd, 1618
66
Johann Friedrich Schröter
*January 1st, 1559, Jena †January 1st, 1625, Jena

Birthdays of famous people

Melanie Martinez: Age & BirthdayChris Adcock: Age & BirthdayLarry Elder: Age & BirthdayJon Cassar: Age & BirthdayElena Prus: Age & BirthdayRobin Tabeling: Age & BirthdaySam Fender: Age & BirthdayAnggun: Age & BirthdayLars Bender: Age & BirthdaySven Bender: Age & Birthday

Public holidays on September 21st

Fixed holidays (Autumnal equinox observances in the Northern Hemisphere, vernal equinox observances in the Southern Hemisphere , Christian feast day) which are celebrated on September 21st.

Spring Day (Argentina)
Autumnal equinox observances in the Northern Hemisphere, vernal equinox observances in the Southern Hemisphere (see September 22)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_day
Ephigenia of Ethiopia
Christian feast dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephigenia_of_Ethiopia
Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert (one of the Korean Martyrs)
Christian feast dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurent-Joseph-Marius_Imbert
Matthew the Evangelist (Western Church)
Christian feast dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle
Nativity of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian calendar)
Christian feast dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Mary
September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_21_(Eastern_Orthodox_liturgics)
Arbor Day (Brazil)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_Day
Commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law (Philippines)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proclamation_No._1081
Customs Service Day (Poland)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Poland
Founder's Day and National Volunteer Day (Ghana)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founders'_Day_(Ghana)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Armenia from the Soviet Union in 1991.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(Armenia)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Belize from the United Kingdom in 1981.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Belize
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Malta from the United Kingdom in 1964.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(Malta)
International Day of Peace (International)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_Peace
Student's Day (Bolivia)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_day
Victory over the Golden Horde in the Battle of Kulikovo (Russia)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_of_Military_Honour

Date as a Roman numeral / digit

XXI.IX.MDLIX

21.9.1559

Legend

M = 1000D = 500L = 50X = 10IX = 9I = 1

Leap year

No: With 365 days 1559 is a normal year and no leap year.

Calendar
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36 123456
37 78910111213
38 14151617181920
39 21222324252627
40 282930

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