What happened this day in history January 28, 1922

What are the important events that happened on January 28, 1922? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 28, 1922: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 28, 1922 is the 28th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 337 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 15, 1922 – a Saturday. 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 ‘icosioctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $3,625.30. (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.

Dog is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 28, 1922 Historical Events

  • 1922
    Knickerbocker Storm, Washington D.C.'s biggest snowfall, causes the city’s greatest loss of life when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre collapses.
  • 1922
    New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Water Dog in Chinese astrology.

Who were born on January 28, 1922?

  • 1922
    Robert W. Holley, American biochemist, Nobel laureate (d. 1993)

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