What are the important events that happened on January 31, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 31, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 31, 1942 is the 31st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 334 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 18, 1942 – 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 ‘triacontahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,870.25. (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.
Snake is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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January 31, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to the island of Singapore.
Who were born on January 31, 1942?
- 1942 –Daniela Bianchi, Italian actress
- 1942 –Derek Jarman, British director and writer (d. 1994)
Who died on January 31, 1942?
- 1942 –Henry Larkin, American baseball player (b. 1860)
- 1942 –Rolf Wenkhaus, German actor (b. 1917)
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