What are the important events that happened on August 16, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 16, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 16, 1961 is the 228th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 137 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 3, 1961 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,089.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Ox is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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Who were born on August 16, 1961?
- 1961 –Christian Okoye, American football player
- 1961 –Michaela Dornonville de la Cour, Swedish singer (Army of Lovers)
Who died on August 16, 1961?
- 1961 –Maulvi Abdul Haq, Indian educator and linguist, Father of Modern Urdu (b. 1870)
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