What are the important events that happened on April 30, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
April 30, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day
April 30, 1956 is the 121st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 245 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 17, 1956 – 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 ‘hectaicosahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,934.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Taurus 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.
Monkey is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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April 30, 1956 Historical Events
- 1956 –Former Vice President and Senator Alben Barkley dies during a speech in Virginia. He collapses after proclaiming “I would rather be a servant in the house of the lord than sit in the seats of the mighty.”
Who were born on April 30, 1956?
- 1956 –Lars von Trier, Danish film director
Who died on April 30, 1956?
- 1956 –Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States (b. 1877)
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