What happened this day in history December 24, 1968

What are the important events that happened on December 24, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 24, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 24, 1968 is the 359th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 7 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 11, 1968 – 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 ‘trihectapentacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $187.23. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 24, 1968 Historical Events

  • 1968
    Apollo Program: The crew of Apollo 8 enters into orbit around the Moon, becoming the first humans to do so. They performed 10 lunar orbits and broadcast live TV pictures that became the famous Christmas Eve Broadcast, one of the most watched programs in history.

Who were born on December 24, 1968?

  • 1968
    Choi Jin-sil, South Korean actress and model (d. 2008)
  • 1968
    Doyle Bramhall II, American guitarist
  • 1968
    Marleen Renders, Belgian athlete

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