What are the important events that happened on May 16, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 16, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 16, 1960 is the 137th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 229 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 3, 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 ‘hectatriacontaheptagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $5,201.50. (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.
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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May 16, 1960 Historical Events
- 1960 –Theodore Maiman operates the first optical laser, at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California.
Who were born on May 16, 1960?
- 1960 –Landon Deireragea, Nauruan politician
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