What happened this day in history May 13, 1958

What are the important events that happened on May 13, 1958? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 13, 1958: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 13, 1958 is the 133rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 232 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 30, 1958 – 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 ‘hectatriacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $218.70. (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.

Dog 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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May 13, 1958 Historical Events

  • 1958
    During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon’s car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators.
  • 1958
    May 1958 crisis: a group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unity be formed with Charles de Gaulle at its head in order to defend French control of Algeria.
  • 1958
    The trade mark Velcro is registered.

Who were born on May 13, 1958?

  • 1958
    Frances Barber, British actress

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