What are the important events that happened on August 29, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 29, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 29, 1970 is the 241st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 124 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 16, 1970 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 5,760 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 ‘dihectatetracontahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $4,350.25. (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.
Dog 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 29, 1970 Historical Events
- 1970 –Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War, East Los Angeles, California. Police riot kills three people, including journalist Ruben Salazar.
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