What happened this day in history February 26, 1960

What are the important events that happened on February 26, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 26, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 26, 1960 is the 57th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 309 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 13, 1960 – 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 ‘pentacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,583.25. (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.

Rat 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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February 26, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    A New York bound Alitalia airliner crashed into a cemetery at Shannon, Ireland, shortly after takeoff, killing 34 of the 52 persons on board.

Who were born on February 26, 1960?

  • 1960
    Jaz Coleman, British musician
  • 1960
    Robert Jaspert, German football manager

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