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<h1>INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SUDAN</h1><br>Sudan’s Independence Day, celebrated annually on January 1, marks the day in 1956 when the country officially gained its sovereignty from British and Egyptian rule. T...
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Today is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, which celebrates art in all shapes and forms and its effect on our hearts and soul. Take a moment on this day to appreciate your favorite piece of art or create...
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International Day of Women in Multilateralism is an observance that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women in multilateral forums and their roles in diplomacy, international negotiations, an...
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Extroverts, who love attention and are easy to spot in a crowd, are approximately 60% of the population. Introverts tend to be quiet in public and are often unseen. Through quiet observation, introverts s...
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Irish Coffee Day in January is one of two such events. The second is November 10 and marks the 1952 anniversary of Irish Coffee arriving in the United States and becoming one of the world’s most beloved c...
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According to Islam, Isra and Mi'raj are the two parts of the Night Journey, which the prophet Mohammad undertook during a single night in the year 621 AD. The Qu'ran states he traveled from Mecca to Jerus...
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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The rebellion lasted from January 23 through the 26th, 1915. Though the revolt woul...
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Created in 1981 by Joan White, Joygerm Day is a play on words (Joy + Germ). The holidays are over, and it's time to "infect the world with kindness, courtesy, civility, encouragement, respect and respon...
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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy literature. The professor's most famous works are the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and...
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Juan Pablo Duarte, born on January 26, 1813, in Santo Domingo, is a revered figure in Dominican history, often hailed as the father of Dominican independence. He was known for his fervent dedication to li...
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It's Judgement Day. Don't panic! This Judgement Day is created by Wellcat.com, not the ethereal day of the same name before Saint Peter. Breathe. The folks at Wellcat created Judgement Day to remind us...
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The Japanese have a tradition of greeting the change of calendar with Kakizome, or the first writing of the year in Japanese calligraphy. These can be poetry, words of wisdom, hopes, or dreams. The tradit...
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National Kazoo Day celebrates an instrument created during the nineteenth century in the United States. Celebrated on January 28th (or on the fourth Thursday in January), National Kazoo Day was founded...
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First held in 2019, National Keto Day educates the public on the benefits of low carb, high protein diets. Throughout the week of this event, National Keto Day sponsor The Vitamin Shoppe® hosts several pr...
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The King's Birthday in Jordan marks King Abdullah II's birth on January 30, 1962. The King's Birthday is a national holiday.