What happened this day in history June 11, 1956

What are the important events that happened on June 11, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 11, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 11, 1956 is the 163rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 203 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 29, 1956 – 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 ‘hectahexacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,146.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

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

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June 11, 1956 Historical Events

  • 1956
    Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province. The total number of deaths is reportedly 150.

Who were born on June 11, 1956?

  • 1956
    Joe Montana. American football player
  • 1956
    Steven A. Cohen, American hedge fund manager

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