What happened this day in history April 13, 1972

What are the important events that happened on April 13, 1972? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 13, 1972: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 13, 1972 is the 104th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 262 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 31, 1972 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 1,199,520 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 ‘hectatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $895.60. (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.

Rat is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 13, 1972 Historical Events

  • 1972
    The Universal Postal Union decides to recognize the People’s Republic of China as the only legitimate Chinese representative, effectively expelling the Republic of China administering Taiwan.
  • 1972
    Vietnam War: The Battle of An Lộc begins.

Who were born on April 13, 1972?

  • 1972
    Aaron Lewis, American singer (Staind)
  • 1972
    Mariusz Czerkawski, Polish ice hockey player

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