What happened this day in history February 8, 1962

What are the important events that happened on February 8, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 8, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 8, 1962 is the 39th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 326 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 26, 1962 – a Thursday. 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 ‘triacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $205.03. (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.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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February 8, 1962 Historical Events

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    Charonne massacre. Nine trade unionists are killed by French police at the instigation of Nazi collaborator Maurice Papon, then chief of the Paris Prefecture of Police.

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