What happened this day in history December 8, 1963

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

December 8, 1963: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 8, 1963 is the 342nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 23 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 25, 1963 – a Sunday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $202.27. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius 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.

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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December 8, 1963 Historical Events

  • 1963
    Pan Am Flight 214, a Boeing 707, is struck by lightning and crashes near Elkton, Maryland, United States, killing all 81 people on board.

Who were born on December 8, 1963?

  • 1963
    Greg Howe, Americal guitarist
  • 1963
    Toshiaki Kawada, Japanese wrestler

Who died on December 8, 1963?

  • 1963
    Sarit Dhanarajata, Thai politician (b. 1908)

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