What happened this day in history January 18, 2002

What are the important events that happened on January 18, 2002? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 18, 2002: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 18, 2002 is the 18th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 347 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 5, 2002 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 280,920 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 Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $313.50. (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.

Snake 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 18, 2002 Historical Events

  • 2002
    Sierra Leone Civil War is finally declared over.

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