What are the important events that happened on May 17, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 17, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 17, 1970 is the 137th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 228 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 4, 1970 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 195,840 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
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 Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $171.50. (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.
Dog 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 17, 1970 Historical Events
- 1970 –Thor Heyerdahl sets sail from Morocco on the papyrus boat Ra II to sail the Atlantic Ocean.
Who were born on May 17, 1970?
- 1970 –Angelica Agurbash, Belarusian singer, actress and model
- 1970 –Hubert Davis, American basketball player
- 1970 –Jordan Knight, American singer (New Kids on the Block)
- 1970 –Matt Lindland, American mixed martial arts fighter
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