What happened this day in history January 1, 1969

What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 1, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 1, 1969 is the 1st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 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 ‘henagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $900.35. (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.

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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Who were born on January 1, 1969?

  • 1969
    Christi Paul, American news anchor
  • 1969
    Melissa DiMarco, Canadian actress
  • 1969
    Morris Chestnut, American actor
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    Nicolle Dickson, Australian actress
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    Paul Lawrie, Scottish golfer
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    Verne Troyer, American actor

Who died on January 1, 1969?

  • 1969
    Barton MacLane, American actor (b. 1902)
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    Bruno Söderström, Swedish athlete (b. 1888)

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