What happened this day in history September 13, 1971

What are the important events that happened on September 13, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 13, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 13, 1971 is the 256th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 109 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 31, 1971 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 892,800 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 ‘dihectapentacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $170.20. (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.

Pig 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 13, 1971 Historical Events

  • 1971
    People’s Republic of China: Chairman Mao Zedong’s second in command and successor Marshal Lin Biao flees the country via plane after the failure of alleged coup against Mao. The plane crashes in Mongolia, killing all aboard.
  • 1971
    State police and National Guardsmen storm New York’s Attica Prison to end a prison revolt.

Who were born on September 13, 1971?

  • 1971
    Goran Ivanišević, Croatian tennis player
  • 1971
    Manabu Namiki, Japanese composer
  • 1971
    Stella McCartney, English fashion designer

Who died on September 13, 1971?

  • 1971
    Lin Biao, Chinese Marshal and political leader.(b.1907)

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