What happened this day in history January 15, 1949

What are the important events that happened on January 15, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 15, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 15, 1949 is the 15th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 350 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 2, 1949 – a Saturday. 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 Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $256.41. (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.

Rat 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 15, 1949 Historical Events

  • 1949
    Chinese Civil War: The Chinese Communist Party forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist Government.

Who were born on January 15, 1949?

  • 1949
    Luis Alvarado, Puerto Rican baseball player (d. 2001)
  • 1949
    Panos Mihalopoulos, Greek actor

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