What are the important events that happened on August 16, 1973? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 16, 1973: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 16, 1973 is the 228th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 137 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 3, 1973 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 114,307,200 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 ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.
Hey! How’s your lovelife today? Get a free love reading
with the most frank answers. Start to seize love opportunities in your life! Did I mention it’s F-R-E-E?
(Sponsored link; 18+ only)
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $739.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Ox is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about August 16, 1973? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)
Who were born on August 16, 1973?
- 1973 –Damian Jackson, American baseball player
Who died on August 16, 1973?
- 1973 –Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-born American biochemist, Nobel Prize Laureate (b. 1888)
What no one tells you about your first name’s personality. Are there hidden powers in your moniker? Check out Reginald’s personality and get smart about names today. (Sponsored links)