What are the important events that happened on January 23, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 23, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 23, 1961 is the 23rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 342 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 10, 1961 – a Monday. 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 ‘icositrigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $21,643.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Rat 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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January 23, 1961 Historical Events
- 1961 –The Portuguese luxury cruise ship Santa Maria is hijacked by foes of the Estado Novo regime with the intention of waging war until dictator António de Oliveira Salazar was overthrown.
Who were born on January 23, 1961?
- 1961 –Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore’s most-wanted terror fugitive
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