What happened this day in history September 11, 1961

What are the important events that happened on September 11, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 11, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 11, 1961 is the 254th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 111 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 29, 1961 – 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 ‘dihectapentacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $2,101.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 11, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Foundation of the World Wildlife Fund.
  • 1961
    Hurricane Carla strikes the Texas coast as a Category 4 hurricane, the second strongest storm ever to hit the state.

Who were born on September 11, 1961?

  • 1961
    Philip Ardagh, British writer
  • 1961
    Virginia Madsen, American actress

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