What happened this day in history January 19, 1972

What are the important events that happened on January 19, 1972? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 19, 1972: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 19, 1972 is the 19th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 347 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 6, 1972 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 64,627,200 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 ‘enneadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $4,405.75. (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 Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on January 19, 1972?

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    Angham, Egyptian singer, record producer and actress
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    Drea de Matteo, American actress
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    Elena Kaliská, Slovak slalom canoer
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    Joana Benedek, Mexican actress
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    Jon Fisher, American entrepreneur
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    Princess Kalina of Bulgaria
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    Ron Killings, American professional wrestler
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    Troy Wilson, Australian racing driver and AFL player

Who died on January 19, 1972?

  • 1972
    Michael Rabin, American violinist (b. 1936)

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