What happened this day in history August 12, 1964

What are the important events that happened on August 12, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 12, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 12, 1964 is the 225th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 141 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 30, 1964 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘dihectaicosapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,171.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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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August 12, 1964 Historical Events

  • 1964
    Charlie Wilson, one of the Great Train Robbers, escapes from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England.
  • 1964
    South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.

Who died on August 12, 1964?

  • 1964
    Ian Fleming, English novelist, creator of James Bond (b. 1908)

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