What are the important events that happened on August 7, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 7, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 7, 1959 is the 219th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 146 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 25, 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 ‘dihectadecaenneagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,112.25. (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 7, 1959 Historical Events
- 1959 –Explorer program: Explorer 6 launches from the Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- 1959 –The Lincoln Memorial design on the U.S. penny goes into circulation. It replaces the “sheaves of wheat” design, and was minted until 2008.
Who were born on August 7, 1959?
- 1959 –Ali Shah, Zimbabwean cricketer
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