What happened this day in history May 28, 1961

What are the important events that happened on May 28, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 28, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 28, 1961 is the 148th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 217 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 15, 1961 – a Sunday. 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 ‘hectatetracontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $10,740.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire 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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May 28, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Peter Benenson’s article The Forgotten Prisoners is published in several internationally read newspapers. This will later be thought of as the founding of the human rights organization Amnesty International.

Who were born on May 28, 1961?

  • 1961
    Michelle Collins, British actress

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