What happened this day in history February 24, 1956

What are the important events that happened on February 24, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 24, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 24, 1956 is the 55th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 311 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 11, 1956 – 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 ‘pentacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $11,339.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces 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.

Monkey 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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Who were born on February 24, 1956?

  • 1956
    Eddie Murray, American baseball player
  • 1956
    Judith Butler, American philosopher
  • 1956
    Paula Zahn, American journalist
  • 1956
    Peter Pagel, German footballer (d. 2010)

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