What happened this day in history February 9, 1981

What are the important events that happened on February 9, 1981? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 9, 1981: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 9, 1981 is the 40th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 325 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 27, 1981 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 350,524,800 seconds has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘tetracontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $142.93. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on February 9, 1981?

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    James Owen “The Rev” Sullivan, American musician (Avenged Sevenfold) (d. 2009)
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    Joël Camathias, Swiss racing driver
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    John Walker Lindh, American Taliban fighter
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    Tom Hiddleston, English actor

Who died on February 9, 1981?

  • 1981
    Bill Haley, American musician (Bill Haley & His Comets) (b. 1925)

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