What happened this day in history October 10, 1964

What are the important events that happened on October 10, 1964? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 10, 1964: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 10, 1964 is the 284th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 82 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 27, 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 ‘dihectaoctacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,955.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 10, 1964 Historical Events

  • 1964
    The opening ceremony at The 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, is broadcast live in the first Olympic telecast relayed by geostationary communication satellite.

Who were born on October 10, 1964?

  • 1964
    Crystal Waters, U.S. singer
  • 1964
    Daniel Pearl, American journalist (d. 2002)
  • 1964
    Quinton Flynn, American voice actor
  • 1964
    Sarah Lancashire, English actress

Who died on October 10, 1964?

  • 1964
    Eddie Cantor, American singer and vaudeville performer (b. 1892)
  • 1964
    Heinrich Neuhaus, Soviet pianist (b. 1888)

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