What happened this day in history August 21, 1959

What are the important events that happened on August 21, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 21, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 21, 1959 is the 233rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 132 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 8, 1959 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,071.30. (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 Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 21, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. Hawaii’s admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day

Who were born on August 21, 1959?

  • 1959
    Jim McMahon, American football player

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