What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 1, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 1, 1947 is the 1^st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 19, 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 ‘henagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $27,144.00. (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.

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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January 1, 1947 Historical Events

• 1947 –
  The American and British occupation zones in Germany, after World War II, merge to form the Bizone, that later became West Germany.
• 1947 –
  The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citizen.

Who were born on January 1, 1947?

• 1947 –
  Frances Yip, Hong Kong singer
• 1947 –
  James K. Glassman, American journalist and diplomat
• 1947 –
  Jon Corzine, American politician, 54th Governor of New Jersey and former United States Senator from New Jersey
• 1947 –
  Leonard Thompson, American professional golfer
• 1947 –
  Paula Tsui, Hong Kong singer

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