What happened this day in history June 6, 1961

What are the important events that happened on June 6, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 6, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 6, 1961 is the 157th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 208 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 24, 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 ‘hectapentacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $10,375.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone 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 June 6, 1961?

  • 1961
    Bill Bates, American football player
  • 1961
    Nir Brand, Israeli composer
  • 1961
    Tom Araya, Chilean musician (Slayer)

Who died on June 6, 1961?

  • 1961
    Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist (b. 1875)
  • 1961
    Ioannis Theotokis, Greek politician, 146th Prime Minister of Greece (b. 1880)

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