What happened this day in history August 18, 1971

What are the important events that happened on August 18, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 18, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 18, 1971 is the 230th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 135 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 5, 1971 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 855,360 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 ‘dihectatriacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $871.00. (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.

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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August 18, 1971 Historical Events

  • 1971
    Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.

Who were born on August 18, 1971?

  • 1971
    Jacob Vargas, American actor
  • 1971
    Richard D James, Irish musician (Aphex Twin)
  • 1971
    Tom Middleton, British musician

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