What happened this day in history October 12, 1955

What are the important events that happened on October 12, 1955? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 12, 1955: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 12, 1955 is the 285th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 80 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 29, 1955 – 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 ‘dihectaoctacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $232.06. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep 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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Who were born on October 12, 1955?

  • 1955
    Aggie MacKenzie, Scottish television presenter
  • 1955
    Ante Gotovina, Croatian general
  • 1955
    Brigitte Lahaie, French talk show host and actress
  • 1955
    Einar Jan Aas, Norwegian footballer
  • 1955
    Jane Siberry, Canadian musician

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