What are the important events that happened on August 14, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 14, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 14, 1959 is the 226th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 139 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 1, 1959 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectaicosahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $10,902.50. (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.
Pig 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 14, 1959 Historical Events
- 1959 –Founding and first official meeting of the American Football League.
Who were born on August 14, 1959?
- 1959 –Frank Brickowski, American basketball player
- 1959 –Magic Johnson, American basketball player
- 1959 –Marcia Gay Harden, American actress
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