What happened this day in history August 12, 1969

What are the important events that happened on August 12, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 12, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 12, 1969 is the 224th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 141 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 30, 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 ‘dihectaicosatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $8,876.00. (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.

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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August 12, 1969 Historical Events

  • 1969
    Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside.

Who were born on August 12, 1969?

  • 1969
    Aga Muhlach, Filipino actor
  • 1969
    Stuart Williams, Nevisian West Indies cricketer
  • 1969
    Tanita Tikaram, British singer

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