What happened this day in history October 12, 1959

What are the important events that happened on October 12, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 12, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 12, 1959 is the 285th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 80 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 29, 1959 – 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 ‘dihectaoctacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $217.39. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig 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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October 12, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    At the national congress of APRA in Peru a group of leftist radicals are expelled from the party. They will later form APRA Rebelde.

Who were born on October 12, 1959?

  • 1959
    Anna Escobedo Cabral, 42nd Treasurer of the United States

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