What happened this day in history July 23, 1961

What are the important events that happened on July 23, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 23, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 23, 1961 is the 204th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 161 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 10, 1961 – 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 ‘dihectatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $2,106.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo 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 23, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    The Sandinista National Liberation Front is founded in Nicaragua.

Who were born on July 23, 1961?

  • 1961
    André Ducharme, Québécois humorist and comedian
  • 1961
    Martin Gore, English musician and songwriter (Depeche Mode)
  • 1961
    Michael Durant, American helicopter pilot
  • 1961
    Woody Harrelson, American actor

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