What are the important events that happened on January 26, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 26, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 26, 1949 is the 26th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 339 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 13, 1949 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘icosihexagon’ day.
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If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $25,727.00. (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 Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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January 26, 1949 Historical Events
- 1949 –The Hale telescope at Palomar Observatory sees first light under the direction of Edwin Hubble, becoming the largest aperture optical telescope (until BTA-6 is built in 1976).
Who were born on January 26, 1949?
- 1949 –David Strathairn, American actor
- 1949 –Jonathan Carroll, American author
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