What are the important events that happened on August 21, 1963? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 21, 1963: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 21, 1963 is the 233rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 132 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 8, 1963 – 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 ‘dihectatriacontatrigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $203.35. (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.
Rabbit is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 21, 1963 Historical Events
- 1963 –Xa Loi Pagoda raids: the Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces loyal to Ngo Dinh Nhu, brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem, vandalises Buddhist pagodas across the country, arresting thousands and leaving an estimated hundreds dead.
Who were born on August 21, 1963?
- 1963 –King Mohammed VI of Morocco
- 1963 –Richmond Arquette, American actor
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