What happened this day in history October 31, 1961

What are the important events that happened on October 31, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 31, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 31, 1961 is the 304th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 61 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 18, 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 ‘trihectatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $213.34. (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.

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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October 31, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin’s body is removed from Lenin’s Tomb.

Who were born on October 31, 1961?

  • 1961
    Alonzo Babers, American runner
  • 1961
    Kate Campbell, American musician
  • 1961
    Larry Mullen, Irish drummer (U2)
  • 1961
    Peter Jackson, New Zealand film director

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