What are the important events that happened on February 29, 1916? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 29, 1916: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 29, 1916 is the 60th day of the year 1916 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 16, 1916 – 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 ‘hexacontagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,901.85. (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.
Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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February 29, 1916 Historical Events
- 1916 –Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.
Who were born on February 29, 1916?
- 1916 –Dinah Shore, American singer and actress (d. 1994)
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