What happened this day in history April 19, 1960

What are the important events that happened on April 19, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 19, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 19, 1960 is the 110th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 256 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 6, 1960 – 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 ‘hectadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $219.15. (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.

Rat 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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April 19, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    Students in South Korea hold a nationwide pro-democracy protest against president Syngman Rhee, eventually forcing him to resign.

Who were born on April 19, 1960?

  • 1960
    Ara Gevorgyan, Armenian musician, composer and musical producer
  • 1960
    Frank Viola, American baseball player
  • 1960
    John Schweitz, American basketball player and coach
  • 1960
    Roger Merrett, Australian footballer

Who died on April 19, 1960?

  • 1960
    Beardsley Ruml, American economist and tax plan author (b. 1894)

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