The leap month is a special month in the Chinese lunar calendar. So, when was the leap sixth month in 1960? The lunisolar calendar uses the moon's orbit around the Earth as one month. By setting a leap month, the average number of days in a year aligns with the solar year. Learn more about the leap sixth month here.

When was the leap sixth month in 1960?

Time of the leap sixth month in 1960: July 24, 1960 —— August 21, 1960;
A leap month is a method of inserting an extra month into a calendar. In Asia, especially in China, a leap month specifically refers to an additional month added in a leap year in the Han calendar (commonly known as the lunar calendar). This is done to reconcile the differences between the solar year and the Han calendar, preventing the Han calendar months from drifting out of sync with the solar year and seasons. Usually, one leap month is added every two or three years. In ancient times, a 19-year cycle with seven leap months was used, but this was abolished in the Tang Dynasty's "Lingde Calendar," adopting instead the method of inserting a leap month based on the absence of a solar term. Therefore, a leap month is inserted when necessary. Sometimes, a leap month also refers to a month in a leap year of the Gregorian calendar that includes a leap day (i.e., February in a leap year).

What happened in 1960?

June 14 — The enlarged meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was held in Shanghai.
June 20 — Mali and Senegal gained independence.
June 21 — The CPSU sent a letter attacking the CPC.
June 25 — The Central Nationalities Commission held a meeting in Beijing to discuss issues related to strengthening education in minority areas.
June 30 — The independent Republic of the Belgian Congo was established, with Kasavubu as president and Lumumba as prime minister. The capital was Kinshasa, called Congo (KIN).
July 1 — The first hydro-meteorological comprehensive service station in Tibet was built in Zhi Kong Di, near Lhasa.
July 5 — The Standing Committee of the Tibet Autonomous Region Preparatory Committee held its 33rd session and passed a resolution to establish customs in the Tibet region.
July 5 — The Central Committee held a work conference in Beidaihe to study international issues and domestic economic adjustment problems.
July 5 — China established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Ghana. Ghana is located in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea, with its capital being Accra.
July 6 — July 10 — The 1960 French European Cup was held in France.
August 1 — The Museum of the Chinese Revolution Military was opened in Beijing. The museum began construction in 1958 and was completed in 1959. It was the first museum in the People's Republic of China dedicated to displaying military history, documents, and weapons.
August 7 — Cote d'Ivoire gained independence.
August 15 — The 102nd meeting of the State Council approved the appointment of Sangji Yewei as director of the Ethnic Affairs Commission of Sichuan Province, and Huang Jiaowan and Wazhamaji as vice directors.
August 16 — Cyprus gained independence.
August 19 — Soviet space dogs Belka and Strelka began orbiting the Earth aboard the Sputnik 5 spacecraft.
August 25 — September 11 — The 1960 Rome Olympics were held in Rome, Italy.
1960 Rome Olympics in Italy
1960 Rome Olympics in Italy
August 29 — The State Council approved the Tibet Autonomous Region Preparatory Committee, agreeing to remove the positions of the traitor Molin Awa Quiza as a member of the preparatory committee, Tuden Dantha as director of the Civil Affairs Department, Ranba Awangjiewai as deputy director of the Construction Department, and Quepei Tuden as deputy director of the Religious Affairs Committee.

Are babies born in a leap month lucky?

There is a folk saying that people born in a leap month have a strong fate, meaning their birth time and destiny are special, with a strong zodiac, making them less susceptible to harm and suitable for growth. However, having a strong fate does not necessarily mean a good life; often, they face challenges due to their strength. People with a strong fate tend to survive more easily in adversity. However, the principle of mutual generation and control applies, so those with overly strong zodiacs may affect the people around them, leading to loneliness. Overall, a strong fate is considered good, as it reflects a natural boldness and reliability.