What happened this day in history April 15, 1969

What are the important events that happened on April 15, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 15, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 15, 1969 is the 105th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 260 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 2, 1969 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘hectapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $18,274.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

Rooster 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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April 15, 1969 Historical Events

  • 1969
    The EC-121 shootdown incident: North Korea shoots down a United States Navy aircraft over the Sea of Japan, killing all 31 on board.

Who were born on April 15, 1969?

  • 1969
    Jeromy Burnitz, American baseball player
  • 1969
    Jimmy Waite, Canadian ice hockey goaltender

Who died on April 15, 1969?

  • 1969
    Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Queen of Spain (b. 1887)

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