What happened this day in history January 8, 1947

What are the important events that happened on January 8, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 8, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 8, 1947 is the 8th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 357 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 26, 1946 – a Wednesday. 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 Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,282.35. (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.

Dog 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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Who were born on January 8, 1947?

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    David Bowie, English musician
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    Don Bendell, American author & karate master
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    Laurie Walters, American actress
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    Samuel Schmid, Swiss politician
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    Terry Sylvester, English singer and musician
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    William Bonin, American serial killer and sex offender (d. 1996)

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