What happened this day in history August 28, 1963

What are the important events that happened on August 28, 1963? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 28, 1963: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 28, 1963 is the 240th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 125 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 15, 1963 – 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 ‘dihectatetracontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $10,164.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo 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.

Rabbit 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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August 28, 1963 Historical Events

  • 1963
    Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie are murdered in their Manhattan flat, prompting the events that would lead to the passing of the Miranda Rights.
  • 1963
    March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech

Who were born on August 28, 1963?

  • 1963
    Jennifer Coolidge, American actress
  • 1963
    Regina Jacobs, American athlete

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