What are the important events that happened on January 8, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 8, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 8, 1942 is the 8th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 357 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 26, 1941 – a Thursday. 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 ‘octagon’ 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 $14,477.50. (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.
Snake is the mythical animal and Metal 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 8, 1942?
- 1942 –Junichiro Koizumi, Japanese politician
- 1942 –Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist and author
- 1942 –Valya Balkanska, Bulgarian folk singer
- 1942 –Yvette Mimieux, American actress
Who died on January 8, 1942?
- 1942 –Joseph Franklin Rutherford, American religious publisher (b. 1869)
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