What happened this day in history December 21, 1913

What are the important events that happened on December 21, 1913? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 21, 1913: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 21, 1913 is the 355th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 10 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 8, 1913 – 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 ‘trihectapentacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $9,435.25. (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 Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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December 21, 1913 Historical Events

  • 1913
    Arthur Wynne’s “word-cross”, the first crossword puzzle, is published in the New York World.

Who were born on December 21, 1913?

  • 1913
    Arnold Friberg, American illustrator (d. 2010)

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