What happened this day in history August 6, 1949

What are the important events that happened on August 6, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 6, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 6, 1949 is the 218th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 147 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 24, 1949 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectadecaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,236.65. (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.

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

My Famous Birthday Ninja Do people and celebrities interest you? Discover all the August 6 famous birthdays who share your special day. Learn some fun facts about your birthday! (Sponsored link)

Who were born on August 6, 1949?

  • 1949
    Alan Campbell, Northern Irish clergyman
  • 1949
    Clarence Richard Silva, American Catholic Bishop of Honolulu
  • 1949
    Dino Bravo, Canadian professional wrestler (d. 1993)

Coffee Love Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters COELLEIU? Check your answers here: Words with these letters COELLEIU. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)