What are the important events that happened on January 15, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 15, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 15, 1970 is the 15th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 350 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 2, 1970 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 1,209,600 seconds has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
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 4, then by now that person has accumulated $183.70. (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.
Rooster is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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January 15, 1970 Historical Events
- 1970 –Muammar al-Qaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya.
- 1970 –Nigerian Civil War: After a 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria, Biafra surrenders.
Who were born on January 15, 1970?
- 1970 –Shane McMahon, American professional wrestler
Who died on January 15, 1970?
- 1970 –William T. Piper, American aircraft designer (b. 1881)
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