What are the important events that happened on January 5, 1968? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 5, 1968: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 5, 1968 is the 5th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 361 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 23, 1967 – 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 ‘pentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $9,733.50. (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.
Sheep 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 5, 1968 Historical Events
- 1968 –Alexander Dubček comes to power: “Prague Spring” begins in Czechoslovakia.
Who were born on January 5, 1968?
- 1968 –Andrew Golota, Polish boxer
- 1968 –Carrie Ann Inaba, American dancer and choreographer
- 1968 –DJ Bobo, Swiss singer
- 1968 –Joé Juneau, Canadian ice hockey player
- 1968 –Ricky Paull Goldin, American actor
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