What happened this day in history May 12, 1961

What are the important events that happened on May 12, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 12, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 12, 1961 is the 132nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 233 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 29, 1961 – a Friday. 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 ‘hectatriacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $10,584.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire 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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Who were born on May 12, 1961?

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    Billy Duffy, British guitarist (The Cult)
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    Bruce McCulloch, Canadian actor
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    Lar Park Lincoln, American actress
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    Paul Begala, American political commentator
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    Thomas Dooley, German-American soccer player

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