What happened this day in history October 13, 1970

What are the important events that happened on October 13, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 13, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 13, 1970 is the 286th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 79 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 30, 1970 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 6,840 hours 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 ‘dihectaoctacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $8,495.50. (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.

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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October 13, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    Fiji joins the United Nations.

Who were born on October 13, 1970?

  • 1970
    Mel Jackson, American actor and musician
  • 1970
    Paul Potts, British opera singer
  • 1970
    Rob Howley, Welsh rugby player
  • 1970
    Serena Altschul, American reporter

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