What happened this day in history October 28, 1962

What are the important events that happened on October 28, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 28, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 28, 1962 is the 301st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 64 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 15, 1962 – a Sunday. 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 ‘trihectahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $10,679.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio 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.

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

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October 28, 1962 Historical Events

  • 1962
    Cuban Missile Crisis: Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev announces that he had ordered the removal of Soviet missile bases in Cuba.

Who were born on October 28, 1962?

  • 1962
    Daphne Zuniga, American actress
  • 1962
    Erik Thorstvedt, Norwegian footballer
  • 1962
    Scotty Nguyen, Vietnamese-born American professional poker player

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