What happened this day in history April 23, 1961

What are the important events that happened on April 23, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 23, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 23, 1961 is the 113th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 252 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 10, 1961 – a Sunday. 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 ‘hectadecatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,023.65. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus 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.

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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April 23, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Algiers putsch by French generals.

Who were born on April 23, 1961?

  • 1961
    George Lopez, American actor and comedian
  • 1961
    Terry Gordy, American professional wrestler (d. 2001)

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