What are the important events that happened on April 16, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
April 16, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day
April 16, 1962 is the 106th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 259 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 3, 1962 – a Monday. 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 ‘hectahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $204.58. (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.
Tiger is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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April 16, 1962 Historical Events
- 1962 –Walter Cronkite takes over as the lead news anchor of the CBS Evening News, during which time he would become “the most trusted man in America”.
Who were born on April 16, 1962?
- 1962 –Ian MacKaye, American musician, (Fugazi and Minor Threat)
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