What happened this day in history September 12, 1970

What are the important events that happened on September 12, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 12, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 12, 1970 is the 255th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 110 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 30, 1970 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 365,760 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectapentacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $4,530.25. (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.

Dog 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 12, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    Palestinian terrorists blow up three hijacked airliners in Jordan, continuing to hold the passengers hostage in various undisclosed locations in Amman.

Who were born on September 12, 1970?

  • 1970
    Josh Hopkins, American actor
  • 1970
    Nathan Larson, American musician (Shudder To Think, Hot One)

Who died on September 12, 1970?

  • 1970
    Ottilie Sutro, American duo-pianist with her sister Rose Sutro (b. 1872)

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