What happened this day in history August 23, 1970

What are the important events that happened on August 23, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 23, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 23, 1970 is the 235th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 130 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 10, 1970 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 5,616 hours 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 ‘dihectatriacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $887.55. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo 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.

Dog 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 23, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    Organized by Mexican American union leader César Chávez, the Salad Bowl strike, the largest farm worker strike in U.S. history, begins.

Who were born on August 23, 1970?

  • 1970
    Brad Mehldau, American pianist
  • 1970
    Jay Mohr, American actor and comedian
  • 1970
    Krishnakumar Kunnath, Indian singer
  • 1970
    Lawrence Frank, American basketball coach
  • 1970
    River Phoenix, American actor (d. 1993)

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