What are the important events that happened on January 3, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 3, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 3, 1956 is the 3rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 363 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 21, 1955 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘trigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $22,386.00. (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.
Sheep 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 3, 1956 Historical Events
- 1956 –A fire damages the top part of the Eiffel Tower.
Who were born on January 3, 1956?
- 1956 –Mel Gibson, American-Australian actor and director
- 1956 –Willy T. Ribbs, American race-car driver
Who died on January 3, 1956?
- 1956 –Alexander Gretchaninov, Russian composer (b. 1864)
- 1956 –Dimitrios Vergos, Greek champion in wrestling, weightlifting and shot put (b. 1886)
- 1956 –Joseph Wirth, German statesman (b. 1876)
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