What happened this day in history August 8, 1967

What are the important events that happened on August 8, 1967? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 8, 1967: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 8, 1967 is the 220th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 145 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 26, 1967 – a Tuesday. 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 Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $4,532.50. (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.

Sheep 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 8, 1967 Historical Events

  • 1967
    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is founded by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Who were born on August 8, 1967?

  • 1967
    Eric Angle, American wrestler
  • 1967
    Lee Unkrich, American director and film editor
  • 1967
    Marcelo Balboa, American soccer player
  • 1967
    Rena Mero, American wrestler

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