What are the important events that happened on January 18, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 18, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 18, 1969 is the 18th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 347 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 5, 1969 – 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 ‘octadecagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $18,725.00. (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.
Monkey 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 18, 1969 Historical Events
- 1969 –Brahma Baba, founder father of Brahma Kumaris left his mortal coil.
- 1969 –United Airlines Flight 266 crashes into Santa Monica Bay killing all 32 passengers and six crew members.
Who were born on January 18, 1969?
- 1969 –Dave Bautista, American professional wrestler
- 1969 –Jesse L. Martin, American actor and singer
- 1969 –Jim O'Rourke, American musician and producer (Loose Fur and Wilco)
- 1969 –John Eder, American politician
Who died on January 18, 1969?
- 1969 –Hans Freyer, German sociologist (b. 1887)
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