What are the important events that happened on January 10, 1985? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 10, 1985: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 10, 1985 is the 10th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 355 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 28, 1984 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 131,712 hours 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 ‘decagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,251.70. (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 Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about January 10, 1985? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)
January 10, 1985 Historical Events
- 1985 –Sandinista Daniel Ortega becomes president of Nicaragua and vows to continue the transformation to socialism and alliance with the Soviet Union and Cuba; American policy continues to support the Contras in their revolt against the Nicaraguan government.
Who were born on January 10, 1985?
- 1985 –Abdulkader Dakka, Syrian footballer
- 1985 –Alex Meraz, American actor
- 1985 –Craig Lewis, American cyclist
- 1985 –Jaroslav Kolbas, Slovak footballer
Who died on January 10, 1985?
- 1985 –Anton Karas, Austrian zither player and composer (b. 1906)
Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters ITEDSOUKEGZ? Check your answers here: Unscramble words ITEDSOUKEGZ. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)