What are the important events that happened on February 6, 1951? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 6, 1951: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 6, 1951 is the 37th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 328 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 24, 1951 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘triacontaheptagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $25,641.00. (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.
Rabbit 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 6, 1951 Historical Events
- 1951 –The Broker, a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derails near Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The accident kills 85 people and injures over 500 more. The wreck is one of the worst rail disasters in American history.
- 1951 –New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Metal Rabbit in Chinese astrology.
Who were born on February 6, 1951?
- 1951 –Jacques Villeret, French film actor (d. 2005)
- 1951 –Kevin Whately, English actor
- 1951 –Marco Antônio, Brazilian footballer
- 1951 –Margo O'Donnell, Irish singer
Who died on February 6, 1951?
- 1951 –Gabby Street, former MLB player (b. 1882)
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