What are the important events that happened on October 22, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 22, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 22, 1964 is the 296th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 70 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 9, 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 ‘dihectaenneacontahexagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $195.35. (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 22, 1964 Historical Events
- 1964 –Canada: A Multi-Party Parliamentary Committee selects the design which becomes the new official Flag of Canada.
- 1964 –Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, but turns down the honor.
Who were born on October 22, 1964?
- 1964 –Dražen Petrović, Croatian basketball player (d. 1993)
- 1964 –Toby Mac, American singer and songwriter
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