What happened this day in history August 27, 1971

What are the important events that happened on August 27, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 27, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 27, 1971 is the 239th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 126 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 14, 1971 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 14,472 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatriacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $4,162.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo 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 Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 27, 1971 Historical Events

  • 1971
    An attempted coup fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role in the attempt and breaks off diplomatic relations.

Who were born on August 27, 1971?

  • 1971
    Aygül Özkan, German politician
  • 1971
    Ernest Faber, Dutch footballer and coach
  • 1971
    Julian Cheung, Hong Kong actor and singer

Who died on August 27, 1971?

  • 1971
    Bennett Cerf, American publisher and television personality (b. 1898)
  • 1971
    Margaret Bourke-White, American photo-journalist (b. 1906)

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