January 7th is the day we officially celebrate Bobblehead Day and I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day.
Welcome to day seven of the year people, there are 359 days left in 2024.
Let’s round up the end of the first full week of the year with some fascinating facts and figures all related to past events that fell on January 7. The world wouldn’t be what it is today without some of these historical events!
Did you know that on this day in 1990, the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa leaned “too far”, which resulted in its closure? It wasn’t structurally stable again until 2001.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 7th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on January 7 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2018
The Sahara desert was blanketed in snow.
This was a rare sight for one of the hottest places in the world, where the average temperature is 86°F.
2012
Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, into the world.
“Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful; we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs, and it was the best experience of both of our lives.”
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Nicolas Cage? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1985
Lewis Hamilton
British
Race Car Driver
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1964
Nicolas Cage
American
Actor
Age:
60 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1988
Robert Sheehan
Irish
Actor
Age:
36 years old
Born In:
County Laois, Ireland
1982
Lauren Cohan
British-American
Actress
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, January 7th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1856
1943
Nikola Tesla
Serbian-American
Inventor
1856
1943
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor born on July 10, 1856. He died on this day in 1943, at age 86 in New York City, New York, USA.
Died On:
Jan 7, 1943 (Age 86)
Died In:
New York, USA
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quote ever said on this day.
1905
Our senses enable us to perceive only a minute portion of the outside world.
Special Holidays
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
National Bobblehead Day
Remember those bobbleheads everyone used to have on the dashboard of their cars? Well, believe it or not, today is National Bobblehead Day, so why not dig out your old bobbleheads and display them proudly in your vehicle?
I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day
Today we tell everyone who’s been bothering us to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine. I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day is about as simple as it gets, so leave that toilet seat up, stop cleaning up after others, don’t let your colleague take credit for your work – enough is enough!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
For doctors, a Saturday and Sunday, when they are not on call or working, is called a “Golden Weekend.”
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the star sign of Capricorn.
Capricorns are not only hard-working, but they are realistic in what they apply themselves to. Their visions are crystal clear. They know precisely what steps to take to bring that vision to fruition.
Anyone born in January has the Garnet birthstone. The garnet is said to bring love, luck, health, loyalty, and friendship to people who are born this month.
Those who were born on Jan 7 were likely conceived the previous year on April 16.
A baby conceived on January 7, 2024, will likely be due later this year around September 30.
