What happened this day in history March 13, 1962

What are the important events that happened on March 13, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 13, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 13, 1962 is the 72nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 293 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 28, 1962 – 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 ‘heptacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,024.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for this month. Jade 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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March 13, 1962 Historical Events

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    Lyman Lemnitzer, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers a proposal, called Operation Northwoods, regarding performing terrorist attacks upon Guantánamo Bay Naval Base, to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. The proposal is scrapped and President John F. Kennedy removes Lemnitzer from his position.

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