1960 in Roman Numerals
In a date
| Date | Month.day.year | Day.month.year |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1960 | I.I.MCMLX | I.I.MCMLX |
| July 4, 1960 | VII.IV.MCMLX | IV.VII.MCMLX |
| December 31, 1960 | XII.XXXI.MCMLX | XXXI.XII.MCMLX |
The year stays MCMLX in every date; only the day and the month change. Convert any date.
Common mistakes
Wrong: MCMXL
Is MCMXL also 1960?
No. Swapping the last two letters puts the smaller symbol first, so it subtracts: MCMXL is 1940.
Wrong: MDCCCCLX
Why not MDCCCCLX?
A symbol repeats at most three times in a row. The standard form uses subtraction: MCMLX.
Century
1960 is in the 20th century (XX), which runs from 1901 to 2000. 20th Century in Roman Numerals.
- Century
- XX1901–2000
- Leap year
- Yes366 days
- January 1
- Friday
Numbered events in 1960
The Games of the XVII Olympiad were held in Rome, Italy.
The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Squaw Valley, United States.
Nearby years
Common questions
What year is MCMLX?
1960: M (1000) + CM (900) + LX (60).