What happened this day in history July 21, 1961

What are the important events that happened on July 21, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 21, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 21, 1961 is the 202nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 163 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 8, 1961 – 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 ‘dihectadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $218.01. (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.

Ox 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 21, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 4 Mission – Gus Grissom piloting Liberty Bell 7 becomes the second American to go into space (in a suborbital mission).

Who were born on July 21, 1961?

  • 1961
    Amar Singh Chamkila, Punjabi folk singer
  • 1961
    Jim Martin, American musician (Faith No More)

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