What are the important events that happened on January 31, 1957? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 31, 1957: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 31, 1957 is the 31st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 334 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 18, 1957 – a Thursday. 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 Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $234.60. (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.
Rooster 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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January 31, 1957 Historical Events
- 1957 –Eight people on the ground in Pacoima, California are killed following the mid-air collision between a Douglas DC-7 airliner and a Northrop F-89 Scorpion fighter jet.
- 1957 –New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Fire Rooster in Chinese astrology.
Who were born on January 31, 1957?
- 1957 –Shirley Babashoff, American swimmer
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