What happened this day in history September 16, 1959

What are the important events that happened on September 16, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 16, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 16, 1959 is the 259th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 106 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 3, 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 ‘dihectapentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $2,249.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 16, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

Who were born on September 16, 1959?

  • 1959
    Dave Richardson, former South African cricketer
  • 1959
    Peter Keleghan, Canadian actor
  • 1959
    Tim Raines, American baseball player
  • 1959
    Victory Tischler-Blue, bassist and film and television producer

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