What happened this day in history May 30, 1961

What are the important events that happened on May 30, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 30, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 30, 1961 is the 150th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 215 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 17, 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 ‘hectapentacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $10,940.00. (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 30, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Long time Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo is assassinated in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Who were born on May 30, 1961?

  • 1961
    Bob Yari, Iranian-born American film producer
  • 1961
    Harry Enfield, British comedian
  • 1961
    Ralph Carter, American actor

Who died on May 30, 1961?

  • 1961
    Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, Dominican Republic dictator (b. 1891)

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