What are the important events that happened on February 15, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 15, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 15, 1961 is the 46th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 319 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 2, 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 ‘tetracontahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $219.79. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 15, 1961 Historical Events
- 1961 –New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Metal Ox in Chinese astrology.
- 1961 –Sabena Flight 548 crashes in Belgium, killing 73, including the entire United States figure skating team, several coaches and family members.
Who died on February 15, 1961?
- 1961 –Bradley Lord, American figure skater (b. 1939)
- 1961 –Laurence Owen, American figure skater (b. 1944)
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