What are the important events that happened on November 1, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 1, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 1, 1961 is the 305th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 60 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 19, 1961 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘trihectapentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,025.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl 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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November 1, 1961 Historical Events
- 1961 –50,000 women in 60 cities participate in the inaugural Women Strike for Peace (WSP) against nuclear proliferation.
Who were born on November 1, 1961?
- 1961 –Calvin Johnson, American musician (Beat Happening, The Halo Benders, Dub Narcotic Sound System)
- 1961 –Kim Krizan, American screenwriter
- 1961 –Louise Boije af Gennäs, Swedish writer and novelist
- 1961 –Nicky Grist, Welsh rally driver
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