This is our day guide for Wednesday February 1st 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 February 1st 2017
International: Lunar New Year Holiday
The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.Regional
India (regional): Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti
Haryana only. Sir Chhotu Ram was one of the most prominent pre-partition politicians in PunjabRegional
India (regional): Vasant Panchami
5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and cultureRegional
Malaysia (regional): Federal Territory Day
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery
Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so
Rwanda: Heroes' Day
A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamGo to Today | February 2nd 2017
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| General Information for February 1st 2017 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 32 of 2017 | |
| 333 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - The seven crewmembers of the Space Shuttle Columbia are killed instantly when the space shuttle breaks up over Texas, 16 minutes before it is scheduled to land at Cape Canaveral, Florida. | |
| 1942 - Terry Jones, future member of the Monty Python's Flying Circus team, is born. | |
| 1851 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, dies. | |
| 1790 - The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process. |
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