What are the important events that happened on February 18, 1957? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 18, 1957: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 18, 1957 is the 49^th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 316 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 5, 1957 – a Monday. 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 ‘tetracontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,154.05. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

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

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February 18, 1957 Historical Events

• 1957 –
  Kenyan rebel leader Dedan Kimathi is executed by the British colonial government.
• 1957 –
  Walter James Bolton becomes the last person legally executed in New Zealand.

Who were born on February 18, 1957?

• 1957 –
  Marita Koch, German athlete
• 1957 –
  Vanna White, American game show presenter

Who died on February 18, 1957?

• 1957 –
  Dedan Kimathi, Kenyan rebel leader (b. 1920)
• 1957 –
  Henry Norris Russell, American astronomer (b. 1877)

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