What are the important events that happened on January 24, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 24, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 24, 1960 is the 24th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 342 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 11, 1960 – a Sunday. 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 ‘icositetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,082.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Pig is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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January 24, 1960 Historical Events
- 1960 –Algerian War: Some units of European volunteers in Algiers stage an insurrection known as the “barricades week”, during which they seize government buildings and clash with local police.
Who were born on January 24, 1960?
- 1960 –Jack Neo, Singaporean filmmaker & actor
- 1960 –Rick Leventhal, American journalist
Who died on January 24, 1960?
- 1960 –Arthur Murray Chisholm, author of Western fiction (b. 1872)
- 1960 –Edwin Fischer, Swiss pianist and conductor (b. 1886)
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