What are the important events that happened on July 4, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 4, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 4, 1960 is the 186^th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 180 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 21, 1960 – a Monday. 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 ‘hectaoctacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,073.95. (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.

Rat 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 4, 1960 Historical Events

• 1960 –
  Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Act).

Who were born on July 4, 1960?

• 1960 –
  Barry Windham, American professional wrestler
• 1960 –
  Mark Steel, British socialist columnist and comedian
• 1960 –
  Roland Ratzenberger, Austrian racing driver (d. 1994)
• 1960 –
  Sid Eudy, American professional wrestler

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