Tuesday, 17th September 1940 in Stockholm
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! It's World Patient Safety Day. Explore 70 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Stockholm brings drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Virgo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 17th September in Stockholm, SE.
On 17 September 1940, Stockholm experienced drizzly conditions as autumn weather settled over the Swedish capital. Stockholm, situated on the east coast of Sweden where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, is characterised by its archipelago landscape and historic old town. The sky overhead revealed a waning crescent moon, whilst those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Virgo, known for traits of practicality and analytical thinking.
Historically, 17 September marks several significant moments in global affairs. In 1980, Solidarity emerged as Poland's first independent trade union within the Eastern Bloc, fundamentally challenging the political structures of communist Eastern Europe and foreshadowing the broader political upheaval that would reshape the region in the following decade. More recently, in 2011, Adbusters orchestrated a protest at Zuccotti Park in New York City that would become the Occupy Wall Street movement, drawing attention to corporate influence on democratic institutions and inspiring demonstrations across multiple continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 17th September 1940
Patience sculpts what force could never shape without breaking.
Fortune of the Day
17th September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality People born on September 17 combine Virgo's analytical nature with Saturn's disciplined influence. They appear calm, thoughtful, and dependable, with a strong inner need for order. These individuals pursue perfection and stability in all life areas.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in precision, endurance, and practical intelligence. They're conscientious and solve complex problems elegantly. A weakness is their tendency toward excessive criticism—of themselves and others.
Love In relationships, September Virgos are loyal and attentive, though initially reserved. They show affection through practical help and reliability rather than grand gestures. Partners should respect their need for order and intellectual stimulation.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these people excel in analytical, structured roles—accounting, engineering, medicine. The numerology-8 energy promotes business acumen and wealth-building. They work methodically and often achieve financial stability through discipline.
Health These natives should manage stress, as their critical nature can lead to inner tension. Regular exercise, yoga, or meditation help them relax. A structured routine and adequate sleep are essential for their wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
Fun Facts About 17th September
Name Days in Your Language: Ariadne, Ariana, Arianna, Hildegard, Hildegarde, Lambert, Lambertine
Someone born on this day in 1940 would be 85 years old today — just 31,261 days into life, which is roughly 750,280 hours, 45,016,837 minutes, or 2,701,010,279 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 261. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 105 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 38 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 17th September
- Robert Graysmith, American author and illustrator (1942)
- Des Lynam, Irish-English journalist and author (1942)
- Lupe Ontiveros, American actress (died 2012) (1942)
- Bob Matsui, American lawyer and politician (died 2005) (1941)
- Jan Eliasson, Swedish politician and diplomat, 4th Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (1940)
- Peter Lever, English cricketer (died 2025) (1940)
- Gilberto Parlotti, Italian motorcycle racer (died 1972) (1940)
- Carl Dennis, American poet and educator (1939)
- Shelby Flint, American singer-songwriter and voice actress (1939)
- David Souter, American lawyer and jurist (died 2025) (1939)
Lives Remembered on 17th September
- Friedrich Zickwolff, German general (born 1893) (1943)
- Bruno Jasieński, Polish poet and author (born 1901) (1938)
- Walter Dubislav, German logician and philosopher of science, Vienna circle member (born 1895) (1937)
- Ettie Annie Rout, New Zealand author and activist (born 1877) (1936)
- Joseph De Piro, Maltese priest and missionary (born 1877) (1933)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 17th September
- Australian Citizenship Day
- Christian feast day: Albert of Vercelli
- Christian feast day: Ariadne of Phrygia
- Christian feast day: Blessed Cecilia Eusepi
- Christian feast day: Stanislaus Papczyński
- Christian feast day: Hildegard of Bingen
- Christian feast day: Lambert
- Christian feast day: Robert Bellarmine
- Christian feast day: Satyrus of Milan
- Christian feast day: Socrates and Stephen
- Christian feast day: Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński
- Christian feast day: September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, observed on the previous Friday if it falls on a Saturday, the following Monday if on a Sunday; and the beginning of the Constitution Week (United States)
- Heroes' Day (Angola)
- Marathwada Liberation Day (Maharashtra)
- National Unity Day (Belarus) (since 2021)
- Operation Market Garden Anniversary is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day. (Netherlands)
What Happened on 17th September?
- World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores compulsory military training. (1941)
- World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran. (1941)
- World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion. (1940)
- World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. (1939)
- World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Courageous. (1939)