What happened this day in history January 2, 1920

What are the important events that happened on January 2, 1920? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 2, 1920: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 2, 1920 is the 2nd day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 20, 1919 – a Friday. 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 ‘digon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,812.25. (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.

Sheep 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 2, 1920 Historical Events

  • 1920
    The second Palmer Raid takes place with another 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists arrested and held without trial. These raids take place in several U.S. cities.

Who were born on January 2, 1920?

  • 1920
    Isaac Asimov, American author and biochemistry professor (d. 1992)

Who died on January 2, 1920?

  • 1920
    Paul Adam, French novelist (b. 1862)

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