Funny Birthday Facts About January 2, 1979
Did you know that January 2, 1979 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on January 2, 1979?
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Countdown to Your 47th Birthday
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What day was January 2, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 46th birthday on Thursday. How was your 46th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 17,000 days old
Did you know that people born on January 2
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
17,039 Days
2,236 Weeks
559 Months
46 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 128 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 47 years old. There have been 17039 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 5680 days, which is equivalent to 15.56 years. You spent 33.83% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | 47 Years Old |
| 2027 | Saturday | 48 Years Old |
| 2028 | Sunday | 49 Years Old |
| 2029 | Tuesday | 50 Years Old |
| 2030 | Wednesday | 51 Years Old |
| 2031 | Thursday | 52 Years Old |
| 2032 | Friday | 53 Years Old |
| 2033 | Sunday | 54 Years Old |
| 2034 | Monday | 55 Years Old |
| 2035 | Tuesday | 56 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for January 2, 1979?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on January 2
If you were born on January 2, 1979, you are an intelligent, creative, confident and spontaneous person who is able to face challenges with willpower and energy. You are a lover or a fighter. Garnet is the birthstone for those born on January 2, 1979, representing the best of traits. It keeps you protected and warns of danger.
Famous People Born on January 2
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on January 2
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1944 | Charlie Davis, Trinidadian cricketer |
| 1944 | Norodom Ranariddh, Cambodian field marshal and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Cambodia (d. 2021) |
| 1944 | Péter Eötvös, Hungarian composer and conductor |
| 1947 | Calvin Hill, American football player |
| 1947 | David Shapiro, American poet, historian, and critic |
| 1947 | Jack Hanna, American zoologist and author |
| 1948 | Deborah Watling, English actress (d. 2017) |
| 1948 | Judith Miller, American journalist |
| 1949 | Christopher Durang, American playwright and screenwriter |
| 1949 | Iris Marion Young, American political scientist and academic (d. 2006) |
Famous People Died on January 2
Did you know that on January 2
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1953 | Guccio Gucci, Italian businessman and fashion designer, founder of Gucci (b. 1881) |
| 1960 | Paul Sauvé, Canadian lawyer and politician, 17th Premier of Quebec (b. 1907) |
| 1963 | Dick Powell, American actor, singer, and director (b. 1904) |
| 1963 | Jack Carson, Canadian-American actor (b. 1910) |
| 1974 | Tex Ritter, American actor (b. 1905) |
| 1975 | Siraj Sikder, Bangladesh revolutionary leader (b. 1944) |
| 1977 | Erroll Garner, American pianist and composer (b. 1921) |
| 1986 | Una Merkel, American actress (b. 1903) |
| 1987 | Harekrushna Mahatab, Indian journalist and politician, 1st Chief Minister of Odisha (b. 1899) |
| 1989 | Safdar Hashmi, Indian actor, director, and playwright (b. 1954) |
Historical Events on January 2
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on January 2
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1900 | American statesman and diplomat John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. |
| 1900 | Chicago Canal opens. |
| 1920 | The second Palmer Raid, ordered by the US Department of Justice, results in 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists being arrested and held without trial. |
| 1921 | World premiere of the science fiction play R.U.R. by the Czech writer Karel Čapek in a theater in Hradec Králové. |
| 1941 | World War II: The Cardiff Blitz severely damages the cathedral in Cardiff, Wales. |
| 1942 | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtains the conviction of 33 members of a German spy ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne in the largest espionage case in United States history; Also known as the Duquesne Spy Ring. |
| 1942 | World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines. |
| 1949 | Luis Muñoz Marín is inaugurated as the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. |
| 1954 | India establishes its highest civilian awards, the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan. |
| 1955 | Following the assassination of the Panamanian president José Antonio Remón Cantera, his deputy, José Ramón Guizado, takes power, but is quickly deposed after his involvement in Cantera's death is discovered. |
Popular Baby Name on January 2, 1979
In 1979, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 67,742 baby boys were named Michael in 1979. The rest were named Christopher, Jason, David and James. While the popular baby girl name in 1979 was Jennifer. There were 56,716 baby girls named Jennifer that year. While the rest were named Melissa, Amanda, Jessica and Amy. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1979 there were 4,380,506,185 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 365,042,183. This shows that there were 365,042,183 babies born every month in 1979. It can also be concluded that there are 12,168,073 babies born every day and 8,451 babies born every minute which is mean that 141 babies born every second in the year 1979. Maybe one of them is you.
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