What happened this day in history July 17, 1968

What are the important events that happened on July 17, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 17, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 17, 1968 is the 199th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 167 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 4, 1968 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘hectaenneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $192.48. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby 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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July 17, 1968 Historical Events

  • 1968
    A revolution occurs in Iraq when Abdul Rahman Arif is overthrown and the Ba'ath Party is installed as the governing power in Iraq with Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr as the new Iraqi President.

Who were born on July 17, 1968?

  • 1968
    Andre Royo, American actor
  • 1968
    Beth Littleford, American comedian
  • 1968
    Bitty Schram, American actress

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