What happened this day in history May 24, 1981

What are the important events that happened on May 24, 1981? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 24, 1981: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 24, 1981 is the 144th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 221 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 11, 1981 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 359,510,400 seconds 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 ‘hectatetracontatetragon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $137.16. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini 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.

Rooster 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 24, 1981 Historical Events

  • 1981
    Ecuadorian president Jaime Roldós Aguilera, his wife and his presidential committee died in an aircraft accident while travelling from Quito to Zapotillo minutes after the president famous speech regarding the 24 de mayo anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha.

Who were born on May 24, 1981?

  • 1981
    Marketa Janska, Czech model

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