What happened this day in history January 28, 1949

What are the important events that happened on January 28, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 28, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 28, 1949 is the 28th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 337 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 15, 1949 – 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 ‘icosioctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $13,174.50. (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.

Rat 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 28, 1949?

  • 1949
    Gregg Popovich, American basketball coach
  • 1949
    Tom Downey, former American Congressman

Who died on January 28, 1949?

  • 1949
    Jean-Pierre Wimille, French race car driver (b. 1908)

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