What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 1, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 1, 1949 is the 1st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 19, 1948 – 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 ‘henagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $264.14. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Rat 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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January 1, 1949 Historical Events
- 1949 –United Nations cease-fire takes effect in Kashmir from one minute before midnight. War between India and Pakistan stops accordingly.
Who were born on January 1, 1949?
- 1949 –Borys Tarasyuk, Ukrainian politician
- 1949 –Daniel E Gawthrop, American composer
- 1949 –Max Azria, French fashion designer
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