What happened this day in history October 28, 1959

What are the important events that happened on October 28, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 28, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 28, 1959 is the 301st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 64 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 15, 1959 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘trihectahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $11,233.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio 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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Who were born on October 28, 1959?

  • 1959
    James Keelaghan, Canadian folk singer-songwriter
  • 1959
    Randy Wittman, American basketball player

Who died on October 28, 1959?

  • 1959
    Camilo Cienfuegos, Cuban revolutionary figure (b. 1932)

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