What happened this day in history May 23, 1967

What are the important events that happened on May 23, 1967? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 23, 1967: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 23, 1967 is the 143rd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 222 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 10, 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 ‘hectatetracontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,857.20. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire 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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May 23, 1967 Historical Events

  • 1967
    Egypt closes the Straits of Tiran and blockades the port of Eilat at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba to Israeli shipping.

Who were born on May 23, 1967?

  • 1967
    Anna Ibrisagic, Swedish politician
  • 1967
    Phil Selway, English drummer (Radiohead)

Who died on May 23, 1967?

  • 1967
    Lionel Groulx, French Canadian priest and historian (b. 1878)

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