What happened this day in history October 15, 1971

What are the important events that happened on October 15, 1971? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 15, 1971: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 15, 1971 is the 288th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 77 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 2, 1971 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 938,880 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 ‘dihectaoctacontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,735.80. (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 Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 15, 1971 Historical Events

  • 1971
    The start of the 2500-year celebration of Iran, celebrating the birth of Persia.

Who were born on October 15, 1971?

  • 1971
    Andy Cole, British footballer
  • 1971
    Jason Arhndt, American wrestler

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