What are the important events that happened on August 18, 1966? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 18, 1966: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 18, 1966 is the 230th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 135 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 5, 1966 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $925.70. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Horse is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 18, 1966 Historical Events
- 1966 –Vietnam War: the Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in Phuoc Tuy Province.
Who were born on August 18, 1966?
- 1966 –Gustavo Charif, Argentine artist
- 1966 –Kang Soo-yeon, South Korean actress
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