What happened this day in history May 2, 1964

What are the important events that happened on May 2, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 2, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 2, 1964 is the 123rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 243 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 19, 1964 – a Saturday. 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 ‘hectaicosatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $4,922.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire 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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May 2, 1964 Historical Events

  • 1964
    First ascent of Shishapangma the fourteenth highest mountain in the world and the lowest of the Eight-thousanders.
  • 1964
    Vietnam War: An explosion sinks the USS Card while docked at Saigon. Viet Cong forces are suspected of placing a bomb on the ship.

Who died on May 2, 1964?

  • 1964
    Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, American-born politician (b. 1879)

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