What happened this day in history December 19, 1981

What are the important events that happened on December 19, 1981? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 19, 1981: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 19, 1981 is the 353rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 6, 1981 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 104,880 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 ‘trihectapentacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $136.14. (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.

Rooster 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 19, 1981 Historical Events

  • 1981
    Sixteen lives are lost when the Penlee lifeboat goes to the aid of the stricken coaster Union Star in heavy seas.

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