Day Guide for Tuesday January 21st 2020 What are the holidays on January 21st 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday January 21st 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 21st 2020

Barbados: Errol Barrow Day

Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

Observances on January 21st 2020

USA: National Granola Bar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day

USA: National Hugging Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day

USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

Poland: Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

USA: National Day of Racial Healing

The National Day of Healing is celebrated annually the day after the national holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.

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General Information for January 21st 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 21 of 2020
345 days left in 2020
Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - South-central Pennsylvania, USA reaches -22° Fahrenheit (-27°C) - the coldest temperature ever recorded in the region.
1968 - In the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army attacks the American air base at Khe Sanh, deploying 20,000 troops. The 5000 US Marines stationed there soon find themselves encircled and under siege.
1955 - The 7,150-ton freighter Kingsbridge becomes stranded on Brighstone Ledge in the Isle of Wight's waters. She is finally refloated on 28 January, when she was towed back to sea by several tugs and a helicopter.
1867 - Emperor Joshua Norton I of America is arrested by policeman Armand Barbier on the grounds of insanity.