What happened this day in history July 24, 1969

What are the important events that happened on July 24, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 24, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 24, 1969 is the 205th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 160 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 11, 1969 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,743.60. (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.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 24, 1969 Historical Events

  • 1969
    Apollo program: Apollo 11 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean.

Who were born on July 24, 1969?

  • 1969
    Jennifer Lopez, American actress and singer
  • 1969
    Rick Fox, Bahamian basketball player

Who died on July 24, 1969?

  • 1969
    Witold Gombrowicz, Polish novelist and dramatist (b. 1904)

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