What happened this day in history January 19, 1996

What are the important events that happened on January 19, 1996? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 19, 1996: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 19, 1996 is the 19th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 347 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 6, 1996 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 228,336 hours 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.

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If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,978.25. (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 19, 1996 Historical Events

  • 1996
    The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Who died on January 19, 1996?

  • 1996
    Don Simpson, American film producer (b. 1943)

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