What happened this day in history August 30, 1962

What are the important events that happened on August 30, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 30, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 30, 1962 is the 242nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 123 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 17, 1962 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectatetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $210.61. (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.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 30, 1962 Historical Events

  • 1962
    Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since World War II and its only successful commercial aircraft from before or after the war.

Who were born on August 30, 1962?

  • 1962
    Alexander Litvinenko, Russian KGB officer (d. 2006)

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