This is our day guide for Monday January 20th 2020 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 20th 2020
International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
International: National Heroes' Day
Anniversary of the assassination of Amílcar Cabral on 20 January 1973
Azerbaijan: Martyrs' Day
Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians
Mali: Army Day
To recognise the important role, the Mali military has played in bringing peace and stability to the nationRegional
New Zealand (regional): Wellington Anniversary Day
Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundariesPublic sector only
USA (regional): Civil Rights Day
Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.Public sector only
USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.Observances on January 20th 2020
USA: National Buttercrunch Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Buttercrunch Day
United Kingdom: National Cheese Lovers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cheese Lovers Day
USA: National Disc Jockey Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Disc Jockey Day
United Kingdom: Blue Monday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday
USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 19th 2020 | Go to Today | January 21st 2020
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| General Information for January 20th 2020 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 20 of 2020 | |
| 346 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 04 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1971 - Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On is finally released and becomes an instant hit. | |
| 1950 - The marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller comes to an end - as mentioned in the Entry on Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire. | |
| 1949 - The inauguration of Harry S Truman takes place - this is the first time an inaugural address is televised. | |
| 1907 - Dmitri Mendeleev, creator of the periodic table, dies. |
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