What happened this day in history January 19, 1917

What are the important events that happened on January 19, 1917? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 19, 1917: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 19, 1917 is the 19th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 346 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 6, 1917 – a Friday. 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 ‘enneadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $37,680.00. (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.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 19, 1917 Historical Events

  • 1917
    Silvertown explosion: 73 are killed and 400 injured in an explosion in a munitions plant in London.

Who were born on January 19, 1917?

  • 1917
    John Raitt, American singer and actor (d. 2005)

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