What are the important events that happened on February 8, 1963? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 8, 1963: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 8, 1963 is the 39th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 326 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 26, 1963 – a Friday. 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 ‘triacontaenneagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,016.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 8, 1963 Historical Events
- 1963 –The regime of Prime Minister of Iraq, Brigadier General Abdul-Karim Qassem is overthrown by the Ba'ath Party.
- 1963 –Travel, financial and commercial transactions by United States citizens to Cuba are made illegal by the John F. Kennedy administration.
Who were born on February 8, 1963?
- 1963 –Joshua Kadison, American pianist and songwriter
- 1963 –Mohammad Azharuddin, Indian cricketer
Who died on February 8, 1963?
- 1963 –George Dolenz, American actor, father of Micky Dolenz (b. 1908)
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