What happened this day in history January 18, 1960

What are the important events that happened on January 18, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 18, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 18, 1960 is the 18th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 348 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 5, 1960 – 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 ‘octadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $10,993.00. (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.

Pig 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 18, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    Capital Airlines Flight 20 crashes into a farm in Charles City County, Virginia, killing all 50 aboard, the third fatal Capital Airlines crash in as many years.

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