What happened this day in history January 10, 1962

What are the important events that happened on January 10, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 10, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 10, 1962 is the 10th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 355 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 28, 1961 – 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 ‘decagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,406.75. (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.

Ox 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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January 10, 1962 Historical Events

  • 1962
    Apollo Project: NASA announces plans to build the C-5 rocket launch vehicle. It became better known as the Saturn V Moon rocket, which launched every Apollo Moon mission.

Who were born on January 10, 1962?

  • 1962
    Michael Fortier, Canadian politician

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