Day Guide for Thursday January 23rd 2020 What are the holidays on January 23rd 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 23rd 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 23rd 2020

Regional

India (regional): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who attempted to rid India of British rule in WW2

Taiwan: Lunar New Year Holiday

Today is a public holiday on the day before Chinese New Year's Eve

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 23rd 2020

USA: National Handwriting Day

In a world seemingly dominated by keyboards, it's good to remember the beauty and individuality of our own handwriting.

USA: National Pie day

This pie ain't so humble. The first pie recipe was published by the Romans and was for a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie.

International: National Measure Your Feet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Measure Your Feet Day.

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On this Day in History
1993 - Having completed his period of training at Manchester United, David Beckham is signed by the club as a professional footballer.
1955 - Following a night of drinking and gambling, unwilling hero Ira Hayes dies from exposure after falling into a ditch.
1948 - Three people are killed and many are injured in a London rail disaster when a train fails to stop at a signal just outside of London Brigde station.
1855 - Pioneering gun designer John Moses Browning is born.