What happened this day in history February 28, 1953

What are the important events that happened on February 28, 1953? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 28, 1953: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 28, 1953 is the 59th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 306 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 15, 1953 – a Saturday. 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 ‘pentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $234.06. (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.

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

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February 28, 1953 Historical Events

  • 1953
    James D. Watson and Francis Crick announce to friends that they have determined the chemical structure of DNA; the formal announcement takes place on April 25 following publication in April’s Nature (pub. April 2).

Who were born on February 28, 1953?

  • 1953
    Ingo Hoffmann, Brazilian racing driver
  • 1953
    Paul Krugman, American economist, Nobel laureate
  • 1953
    Ricky Steamboat, American professional wrestler

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