What happened this day in history January 20, 1986

What are the important events that happened on January 20, 1986? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 20, 1986: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 20, 1986 is the 20th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 345 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 7, 1986 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 140,712 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 ‘icosagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,285.10. (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.

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

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January 20, 1986 Historical Events

  • 1986
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time.

Who were born on January 20, 1986?

  • 1986
    Derek Fathauer, American professional golfer

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