What happened this day in history August 26, 1966

What are the important events that happened on August 26, 1966? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 26, 1966: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 26, 1966 is the 238th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 127 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 13, 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 ‘dihectatriacontaoctagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $197.89. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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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August 26, 1966 Historical Events

  • 1966
    The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.

Who were born on August 26, 1966?

  • 1966
    Avner Ben-Gal, Israeli artist and painter
  • 1966
    Jacques Brinkman, Dutch field hockey player
  • 1966
    Shirley Manson, Scottish singer

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