What happened this day in history March 31, 1959

What are the important events that happened on March 31, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 31, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 31, 1959 is the 90th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 275 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 18, 1959 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘enneacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $219.31. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

Pig 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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March 31, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, crosses the border into India and is granted political asylum.

Who were born on March 31, 1959?

  • 1959
    Ali McMordie, Irish bassist (Stiff Little Fingers)
  • 1959
    Markus Hediger, Swiss poet and translator

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