What happened this day in history August 31, 1958

What are the important events that happened on August 31, 1958? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 31, 1958: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 31, 1958 is the 243rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 122 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 18, 1958 – a Sunday. 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 ‘dihectatetracontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $2,212.50. (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.

Dog 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 31, 1958 Historical Events

  • 1958
    A parcel bomb sent by Ngo Dinh Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, fails to kill King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.

Who were born on August 31, 1958?

  • 1958
    Julie Brown, American actress
  • 1958
    Serge Blanco, French rugby union footballer

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