What happened this day in history January 16, 1939

What are the important events that happened on January 16, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 16, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 16, 1939 is the 16th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 349 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 3, 1939 – a Monday. 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 ‘hexadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $14,294.00. (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.

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 16, 1939 Historical Events

  • 1939
    The Irish Republican Army (IRA) begins a bombing and sabotage campaign in England.

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