What happened this day in history January 9, 1941

What are the important events that happened on January 9, 1941? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 9, 1941: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 9, 1941 is the 9th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 356 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 27, 1940 – 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 ‘enneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $289.34. (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.

Dragon 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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January 9, 1941 Historical Events

  • 1941
    World War II: First flight of the Avro Lancaster.
  • 1941
    World War II: The Greek Triton (Y-5) sinks the Italian submarine Neghelli in Otranto.

Who were born on January 9, 1941?

  • 1941
    Gilles Vaillancourt, Quebec politician
  • 1941
    Joan Baez, American singer and activist

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