What happened this day in history October 26, 1959

What are the important events that happened on October 26, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 26, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 26, 1959 is the 299th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 66 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 13, 1959 – a Monday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $21,002.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio 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.

Pig is the mythical animal and Earth 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 26, 1959?

  • 1959
    Andreas Hinze, German footballer
  • 1959
    Brian Bovell, British actor
  • 1959
    Evo Morales, Bolivian politician
  • 1959
    François Chau, Cambodian actor
  • 1959
    Paul Farmer, American anthropologist

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