What happened this day in history January 20, 1956

What are the important events that happened on January 20, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 20, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 20, 1956 is the 20th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 346 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 7, 1956 – 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 ‘icosagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,117.40. (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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Who were born on January 20, 1956?

  • 1956
    Bill Maher, American author, comedian, and political analyst
  • 1956
    Maria Larsson, Swedish politician

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