What happened this day in history April 17, 1964

What are the important events that happened on April 17, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 17, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 17, 1964 is the 108th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 258 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 4, 1964 – a Friday. 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 ‘hectaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $197.32. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal 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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April 17, 1964 Historical Events

  • 1964
    Jerrie Mock becomes the first woman to circumnavigate the world by air.

Who were born on April 17, 1964?

  • 1964
    Ken Daneyko, Canadian ice hockey player
  • 1964
    Lela Rochon, American actress
  • 1964
    Maynard James Keenan, American singer (Tool and A Perfect Circle)

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