What happened this day in history January 18, 1973

What are the important events that happened on January 18, 1973? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 18, 1973: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 18, 1973 is the 18th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 347 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 5, 1973 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 26,712 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 ‘octadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $16,534.00. (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 Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

My Birthday Ninja Facts Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about January 18, 1973? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)

Who were born on January 18, 1973?

  • 1973
    Anthony Koutoufides, Australian rules footballer and Gladiator
  • 1973
    Ben Jealous, African-American leader, president of the NAACP
  • 1973
    Burnie Burns, director, voice actor, producer, screenwriter, co-founder of Rooster Teeth Productions
  • 1973
    Crispian Mills, British musician (The Jeevas and Kula Shaker)

MyFirstName.Rocks What no one tells you about your first name’s personality. Are there hidden powers in your moniker? Check out Abel’s personality and get smart about names today. (Sponsored links)