What happened this day in history January 15, 1943

What are the important events that happened on January 15, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 15, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 15, 1943 is the 15th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 350 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 2, 1943 – 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 ‘pentadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,713.60. (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.

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

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January 15, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    The world’s largest office building, The Pentagon, is dedicated in Arlington, Virginia.
  • 1943
    World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins.

Who were born on January 15, 1943?

  • 1943
    Ashraf Aman, first Pakistani to reach the summit of K2
  • 1943
    Mike Marshall, American baseball player
  • 1943
    Stuart E. Eizenstat, adviser to American Presidents Carter and Clinton

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