What happened this day in history January 22, 1969

What are the important events that happened on January 22, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 22, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 22, 1969 is the 22nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 343 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 9, 1969 – a Wednesday. 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 Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $4,765.00. (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.

Monkey 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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January 22, 1969 Historical Events

  • 1969
    A gunman attempts to assassinate Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.

Who were born on January 22, 1969?

  • 1969
    John Linton Roberson, American cartoonist
  • 1969
    Keith Gordon, American baseball player
  • 1969
    Olivia d'Abo, English actress

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