What happened this day in history October 1, 1964

What are the important events that happened on October 1, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 1, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 1, 1964 is the 275th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 18, 1964 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectaheptacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $191.72. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 1, 1964 Historical Events

  • 1964
    Japanese Shinkansen (“bullet trains”) begin high-speed rail service from Tokyo to Osaka.
  • 1964
    The Free Speech Movement is launched on the campus of University of California, Berkeley.

Who were born on October 1, 1964?

  • 1964
    Christopher Titus, American actor and comedian
  • 1964
    Harry Hill, British comedian
  • 1964
    Jonathan Sarfati, Australian chess player, scientist, and author–
  • 1964
    Max Matsuura, Japanese record producer

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