What are the important events that happened on December 16, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
December 16, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day
December 16, 1971 is the 350th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 15 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 3, 1971 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 61,689,600 seconds 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 ‘trihectapentacontagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $9,014.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 16, 1971 Historical Events
- 1971 –“National Day” of the Kingdom of Bahrain is celebrated. Not to be confused with Bahrain Independence Day which took place on August 15, 1971.
- 1971 –Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The surrender of the Pakistan army brings an end to both conflicts.
Who were born on December 16, 1971?
- 1971 –Michael McCary, American singer (Boyz II Men)
- 1971 –Paul van Dyk, German DJ
- 1971 –Seyhan Kurt, French/Turkish poet,writer
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