What happened this day in history October 20, 1970

What are the important events that happened on October 20, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 20, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 20, 1970 is the 293rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 72 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 7, 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, 7,008 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 ‘dihectaenneacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $4,427.75. (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 20, 1970 Historical Events

  • 1970
    Siad Barre declares Somalia a socialist state.

Who were born on October 20, 1970?

  • 1970
    Chavo Guerrero, Jr., American professional wrestler
  • 1970
    Michelle Malkin, American political commentator and author
  • 1970
    Sander Boschker, Dutch footballer

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