What happened this day in history April 13, 1970

What are the important events that happened on April 13, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 13, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 13, 1970 is the 103rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 262 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 31, 1970 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 8,812,800 seconds 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 ‘hectatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $182.48. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal 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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April 13, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    An oxygen tank aboard Apollo 13 explodes, putting the crew in great danger and causing major damage to the spacecraft while en route to the Moon.

Who were born on April 13, 1970?

  • 1970
    Gerry Creaney, Scottish footballer
  • 1970
    Monty Brown, American professional wrestler
  • 1970
    Ricardo Rincon, Mexican baseball player
  • 1970
    Rick Schroder, American actor
  • 1970
    Szilveszter Csollány, Hungarian gymnast

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