Anniversary Mystery
1989 is the year when the massacre happened.
Cross sum of 1989 =
1+9+8+9 = 27
2022 is the current year.
Cross sum of 2022 = 2+0+2+2=6
27+6 = 33
Ah, we are in the 33rd anniversary. So, yes, the number 33 unambiguously
pops up to signify this year.
2. Symmetry Mystery
Since 33 is such a special number, we would like to consider it from all its
possible facets or “disguises” including
33=30+3;
33 under cross sum = 3+3 = 6;
33 viewed as 3 times 3 = 9;
33
viewed as 3 to the power 3 = 3^3 = 3 times 3 times 3 =27.
With these
reinterpretations, we should also consider all fine numerical details of the
massacre which often exhibits itself as 641989 or 198964. This has the cross
sum
6+4+1+9+8+9=37
Multiplying 37 by the various reinterpretations of the anniversary number
33, we find
37 times 33 = 1221 (nice)
37 times 6 = 222 (nice)
37 times 9 = 333 (nice)
37 times 27 = 999 (nice)
Incidentally, the number 1221 also comes from
Cross sum of 641989 times (cross sum of 1989 plus cross sum of 2022) = 37
times (27+6) =1221
Wow, I was breathless when I came across these “perfect numbers”.
Are
you equally stunned or at least intrigued?
If not yet, continue to the next
puzzle.
3. Symmetry-Breaking Mystery
It may be seen that a tiny alteration of the massacre date will spoil all the
symmetries observed above.
For example, if it were dated June 3, then the cross sum of 631989 is 36.
Thus
36 times 33 = 1188
36 times 6 = 216
36 times 9 = 324
36 times 27 = 972
Likewise, if it were dated June 5, then the cross sum of 651989 is 38.
Thus
38 times 33 = 1254
38 times 6 = 228
38 times 9 = 342
38 times 27 = 1026
Consequently, all the symmetries are lost.
Whether or not you feel mystified by these facts regarding numbers, the
truth is that mathematics does step out to commemorate this special day in
its own undeniable and immortal way to present its homage to those who
gave up their lives for their faiths and ideals.
Beyond this, it is up to time to
tell.
