What are the important events that happened on January 21, 1985? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 21, 1985: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 21, 1985 is the 21st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 344 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 8, 1985 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 7,918,560 minutes 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 ‘icosihenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $6,254.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius 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.
Rat 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 21, 1985 Historical Events
- 1985 –The inauguration of President Ronald Reagan to a second term, already postponed a day because January 20 fell on a Sunday, becomes the second inauguration in history moved indoors because of freezing temperatures and high winds. The parade is cancelled altogether.
Who were born on January 21, 1985?
- 1985 –Adrian Lewis, English darts player
- 1985 –Alex Pérez, Spanish footballer
- 1985 –Matt Unicomb, Australian basketball player
- 1985 –Salvatore Giunta, Medal of Honor recipient
- 1985 –Sasha Pivovarova, Russian model
Who died on January 21, 1985?
- 1985 –Eddie Graham, American professional wrestler and promoter (b. 1930)
- 1985 –James Beard, American chef and author (b. 1903)
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