What happened this day in history September 13, 1979

What are the important events that happened on September 13, 1979? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 13, 1979: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 13, 1979 is the 256th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 109 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 31, 1979 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 85,008 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectapentacontahexagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $3,481.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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September 13, 1979 Historical Events

  • 1979
    South Africa grants independence to the “homeland” of Venda (not recognised outside South Africa).

Who were born on September 13, 1979?

  • 1979
    Geike Arnaert, Belgian singer (Hooverphonic)
  • 1979
    Ivan Miljković, Serbian volleyball player

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