What happened this day in history August 22, 1966

What are the important events that happened on August 22, 1966? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 22, 1966: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 22, 1966 is the 234th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 131 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 9, 1966 – a Monday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,996.90. (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 22, 1966 Historical Events

  • 1966
    Labor movements NFWA and AWOC merge to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC), predecessor of the United Farm Workers.

Who were born on August 22, 1966?

  • 1966
    Eric Andolsek, American football player (d. 1992)
  • 1966
    GZA, American rapper
  • 1966
    Rob Witschge, Dutch footballer

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