A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
: Day of the Week
was the of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There were until the end of the year. The day of the week was .
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is samedi.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
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.
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by the Numbers
days since
year, months, and days ago
months since then
is in the st week of the year (ISO 8601)
weeks ago
The year is not a leap year
Historical Event(s)
871
Battle of Reading: Ethelred of Wessex fights, and is defeated by, a Danish invasion army.
1490
Anne of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime of Lese-majesty.
The Fabian Society is founded in London.
The first successful appendectomy is performed by William W. Grant on Mary Gartside.
The Greek National Radical Union is formed by Konstantinos Karamanlis.
A military coup takes place in Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso), dissolving the National Parliament and leading to a new national constitution.
The Reavey and O'Dowd killings take place (part of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom)
A massive ice storm hits eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, continuing through January 10 and causing widespread destruction.
Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as governor of Minnesota.
The 110th United States Congress convenes, electing Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history.
Who were born on ?
1581
James Ussher, Irish Anglican archbishop (d. 1656)
Tommy Corcoran, American baseball player (d. 1960)
Manuel de Abreu, Brazilian physician (d. 1962)
André Masson, French artist (d. 1987)
Gao Xingjian, Chinese-born novelist and dramatist, Nobel laureate
Andy Borowitz, American comedian and satirist
Michael Stipe, American singer (R.E.M.)
Julia Ormond, English actress
Frank Høj, Danish cyclist
Shane Carwin, American mixed martial artist
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