What happened this day in history December 13, 1961

What are the important events that happened on December 13, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 13, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 13, 1961 is the 347th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 18 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 30, 1961 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $10,462.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox 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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Who were born on December 13, 1961?

  • 1961
    Gary Zimmerman, American football player
  • 1961
    Harry Gregson-Williams, English composer
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    Irene Saez, Miss Universe 1981 and Venezuelan politician

Who died on December 13, 1961?

  • 1961
    Grandma Moses, American painter (b. 1860)

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