This is our day guide for Thursday January 12th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on January 12th 2017
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India (regional): Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
West Bengal only. Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and chief disciple of the 19th-century saint RamakrishnaRegional
Malaysia (regional): Public Holiday
Sarawak only. Public holiday to mourn the death of Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem
Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya
Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment
Tanzania: Zanzibar Revolution Day
Marks the revolution in 1964 to overthrow the Sultan following independence from Britain
Turkmenistan: Memorial Day
Memorial Day for the heroes of the 1881 battle with the Russians at Goektepe.Go to Today | January 13th 2017
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| General Information for January 12th 2017 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 12 of 2017 | |
| 353 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 02 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - The fastest recorded gust of wind in Northern Ireland is observed at the County Down fishing village of Kilkeel - measuring 108 knots (125mph). | |
| 1923 - Unwilling hero Ira Hayes is born a full blood Pima Indian in Sacaton, Arizona, USA. |
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