What happened this day in history October 20, 1968

What are the important events that happened on October 20, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 20, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 20, 1968 is the 294th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 72 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 7, 1968 – a Sunday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $4,514.25. (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 20, 1968 Historical Events

  • 1968
    Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.

Who were born on October 20, 1968?

  • 1968
    Susan Tully, English actress (Eastenders)

Who died on October 20, 1968?

  • 1968
    Bud Flanagan, British wartime entertainer (b. 1896)

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