What happened this day in history January 28, 1982

What are the important events that happened on January 28, 1982? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 28, 1982: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 28, 1982 is the 28th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 337 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 15, 1982 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 6,350,400 minutes 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 ‘icosioctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $661.75. (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.

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

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January 28, 1982 Historical Events

  • 1982
    US Army general James L. Dozier is rescued by Italian anti-terrorism forces from captivity by the Red Brigades.

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