What are the important events that happened on August 7, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 7, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 7, 1964 is the 220^th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 146 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 25, 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 ‘dihectaicosagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $10,027.00. (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.

August 7, 1964 Historical Events

• 1964 –
  Prometheus, a bristlecone pine and the world’s oldest tree, is cut down.
• 1964 –
  Vietnam War: the U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution giving US President Lyndon B. Johnson broad war powers to deal with North Vietnamese attacks on American forces.

Who were born on August 7, 1964?

• 1964 –
  John Birmingham, Australian author
• 1964 –
  Michael Weishan, American TV host