What are the important events that happened on August 19, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 19, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 19, 1960 is the 232nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 134 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 6, 1960 – 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 ‘dihectatriacontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $210.67. (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.
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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August 19, 1960 Historical Events
- 1960 –Cold War: in Moscow, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage.
- 1960 –Sputnik program: Sputnik 5 – the Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, 2 rats and a variety of plants.
Who were born on August 19, 1960?
- 1960 –Morten Andersen, American football player
- 1960 –Ron Darling, American baseball player and announcer
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