What happened this day in history January 13, 1939

What are the important events that happened on January 13, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 13, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 13, 1939 is the 13th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 352 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 31, 1938 – a Friday. 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 ‘tridecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $285.98. (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.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 13, 1939 Historical Events

  • 1939
    The Black Friday bush fires burn 20,000 square kilometres of land in Australia, claiming the lives of 71 people.

Who were born on January 13, 1939?

  • 1939
    Cesare Maniago, Canadian ice hockey player
  • 1939
    Jacek Gmoch, Polish footballer and coach

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