What happened this day in history August 8, 1963

What are the important events that happened on August 8, 1963? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 8, 1963: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 8, 1963 is the 220th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 145 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 26, 1963 – 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 ‘dihectaicosagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $9,978.00. (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 8, 1963 Historical Events

  • 1963
    Great Train Robbery: in England, a gang of 15 train robbers steal 2.6 million pounds in bank notes.

Who were born on August 8, 1963?

  • 1963
    Jon Turteltaub, American director
  • 1963
    Ron Karkovice, American baseball player
  • 1963
    Stephen Walkom, Canadian ice hockey official and executive

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