What happened this day in history July 1, 1966

What are the important events that happened on July 1, 1966? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 1, 1966: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 1, 1966 is the 182nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 183 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 18, 1966 – 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 ‘hectaoctacontadigon’ 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 $9,632.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

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

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July 1, 1966 Historical Events

  • 1966
    The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto.

Who were born on July 1, 1966?

  • 1966
    Enrico Annoni, Italian footballer
  • 1966
    Shawn Burr, Canadian ice hockey player

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