What happened this day in history January 29, 1947

What are the important events that happened on January 29, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 29, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 29, 1947 is the 29th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 336 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 16, 1947 – 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 ‘icosienneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $12,996.00. (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.

Pig is the mythical animal and Fire 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 29, 1947?

  • 1947
    David Byron, English singer (Uriah Heep) (d. 1985)
  • 1947
    Linda B. Buck, American scientist, Nobel laureate
  • 1947
    Marián Varga, Slovak musician

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