What are the important events that happened on October 2, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 2, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 2, 1968 is the 276th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 90 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 19, 1968 – 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 ‘dihectaheptacontahexagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $195.34. (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.
Monkey is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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October 2, 1968 Historical Events
- 1968 –A peaceful student demonstration in Mexico City culminates in the Tlatelolco massacre.
Who were born on October 2, 1968?
- 1968 –Glen Wesley, Canadian ice hockey player
- 1968 –Jana Novotná, Czech tennis player
- 1968 –Jeff Martin, Canadian singer/songwriter (The Tea Party)
- 1968 –Kelly Willis, American country music singer-songwriter
- 1968 –Victoria Derbyshire, British radio presenter
Who died on October 2, 1968?
- 1968 –Marcel Duchamp, French artist (b. 1887)
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