What happened this day in history January 31, 1958

What are the important events that happened on January 31, 1958? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 31, 1958: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 31, 1958 is the 31st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 334 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 18, 1958 – 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 ‘triacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,098.65. (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.

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

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January 31, 1958 Historical Events

  • 1958
    Explorer program: Explorer 1 – The first successful launch of an American satellite into orbit.
  • 1958
    James Van Allen discovers the Van Allen radiation belt.

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