What happened this day in history January 22, 1939

What are the important events that happened on January 22, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 22, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 22, 1939 is the 22nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 343 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 9, 1939 – a Sunday. 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 ‘icosidigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $289.11. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius 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.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Earth 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 22, 1939?

  • 1939
    Alfredo Palacio, former President of Ecuador
  • 1939
    Jørgen Garde, Danish admiral (d. 1996)
  • 1939
    J.C. Tremblay, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1994)
  • 1939
    Jeff Smith, American chef (d. 2004)

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