What happened this day in history July 26, 1961

What are the important events that happened on July 26, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 26, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 26, 1961 is the 207th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 158 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 13, 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 ‘dihectaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $210.56. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby 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 July 26, 1961?

  • 1961
    Andy Connell, English keyboardist (Swing Out Sister, A Certain Ratio)
  • 1961
    Dimitris Saravakos, Greek footballer
  • 1961
    Gary Cherone, American vocalist (Extreme, Van Halen)

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