What happened this day in history August 29, 1955

What are the important events that happened on August 29, 1955? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 29, 1955: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 29, 1955 is the 241st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 124 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 16, 1955 – 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 ‘dihectatetracontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,180.50. (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.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on August 29, 1955?

  • 1955
    Diamanda Galas, American singer
  • 1955
    Frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist
  • 1955
    Jacob Lew, American government official

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