What happened this day in history January 8, 1952

What are the important events that happened on January 8, 1952? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 8, 1952: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 8, 1952 is the 8th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 358 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 26, 1951 – 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 ‘octagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $6,235.00. (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.

Rabbit 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, 1952?

  • 1952
    Mel Reynolds, former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois and convicted sex offender
  • 1952
    Vladimir Feltsman, Russian-American pianist

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