What happened this day in history December 23, 1961

What are the important events that happened on December 23, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 23, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 23, 1961 is the 357th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 8 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 10, 1961 – 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 ‘trihectapentacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,010.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn 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 23, 1961?

  • 1961
    Carol Smillie, British television personality
  • 1961
    Ezzat el Kamhawi, Egyptian novelist.

Who died on December 23, 1961?

  • 1961
    Kurt Meyer, German SS officer (b. 1910)

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