What happened this day in history February 22, 1961

What are the important events that happened on February 22, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 22, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 22, 1961 is the 53rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 312 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 9, 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 ‘pentacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,485.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces 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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Who were born on February 22, 1961?

  • 1961
    Akira Takasaki, Japanese guitarist

Who died on February 22, 1961?

  • 1961
    Nick LaRocca, American jazz musician (b. 1889)

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