What happened this day in history February 28, 1961

What are the important events that happened on February 28, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 28, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 28, 1961 is the 59th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 306 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 15, 1961 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘pentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,087.00. (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 28, 1961?

  • 1961
    Barry McGuigan, Irish boxer
  • 1961
    Eric Bachelart, Belgian racing driver
  • 1961
    Mark Latham, Australian politician
  • 1961
    Rae Dawn Chong, Canadian actress
  • 1961
    René Simard, Canadian singer and TV host

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