What are the important events that happened on March 19, 1954? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
March 19, 1954: Facts & Myths About This Day
March 19, 1954 is the 78th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 287 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 6, 1954 – a Friday. 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 ‘heptacontaoctagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $5,945.00. (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.
Horse is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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March 19, 1954 Historical Events
- 1954 –Joey Giardello knocks out Willie Tory in round seven at Madison Square Garden in the first televised prize boxing fight shown in colour.
- 1954 –Willie Mosconi sets a world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition at East High Billiard Club in Springfield, Ohio. The record still stands today.
Who were born on March 19, 1954?
- 1954 –Cho Kwang-Rae, South Korean football manager
- 1954 –Indu Shahani, Indian educator
- 1954 –Jill Abramson, American journalist
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