What happened this day in history October 1, 1968

What are the important events that happened on October 1, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 1, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 1, 1968 is the 275th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 18, 1968 – 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 ‘dihectaheptacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $184.63. (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.

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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October 1, 1968 Historical Events

  • 1968
    The Guyanese government takes over the British Guiana Broadcasting Service (BGBS).

Who were born on October 1, 1968?

  • 1968
    Jay Underwood, American actor
  • 1968
    Jon Guenther, American author
  • 1968
    Kevin Griffin, American musician, singer, and songwriter Better Than Ezra
  • 1968
    Rob Collard, British racing driver

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