What happened this day in history July 1, 1970

What are the important events that happened on July 1, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 1, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 1, 1970 is the 182nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 183 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 18, 1970 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 260,640 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaoctacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,819.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog 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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July 1, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    President General Yahya Khan abolishes One-Unit of West Pakistan restoring the provinces.

Who were born on July 1, 1970?

  • 1970
    Henry Simmons, American actor
  • 1970
    Melissa Peterman, American actress

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