What happened this day in history August 28, 1968

What are the important events that happened on August 28, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 28, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 28, 1968 is the 241st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 125 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 15, 1968 – 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 ‘dihectatetracontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $960.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo 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.

Monkey 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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August 28, 1968 Historical Events

  • 1968
    Riots in Chicago, Illinois, during the Democratic National Convention.

Who were born on August 28, 1968?

  • 1968
    Billy Boyd, Scottish actor

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