What happened this day in history January 3, 1969

What are the important events that happened on January 3, 1969? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 3, 1969: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 3, 1969 is the 3rd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 362 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 21, 1968 – 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 ‘trigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $9,370.50. (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.

Monkey 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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Who were born on January 3, 1969?

  • 1969
    Gerda Weissensteiner, Italian bobsledder and luger
  • 1969
    Michael Schumacher, German race car driver

Who died on January 3, 1969?

  • 1969
    Howard McNear, American actor (b. 1905)
  • 1969
    Jean Focas, Greek-born astronomer (b. 1909)
  • 1969
    Tzavalas Karousos, Greek actor (b. 1904)

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