What happened this day in history January 2, 1978

What are the important events that happened on January 2, 1978? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 2, 1978: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 2, 1978 is the 2nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 363 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 20, 1977 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 70,152 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 ‘digon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,434.90. (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 Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on January 2, 1978?

  • 1978
    Karina Smirnoff, Ukrainian-American professional ballroom dancer
  • 1978
    Megumi Toyoguchi, Japanese voice actress

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