Day Guide for Thursday January 30th 2020 What are the holidays on January 30th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 30th 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 30th 2020

China: Spring Festival Holiday

6th day of 1st lunar month

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India (regional): Vasant Panchami

5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture

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India (regional): Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti

Sir Chhotu Ram was one of the most prominent pre-partition politicians in Punjab

Observances on January 30th 2020

USA: National Croissant Day

Today we celebrate a buttery crescent roll of french descent that can be served sweet or savory.

USA: Korematsu Day

Marks the birthday of Fred Korematsu, a leading civil rights activist for Asian Americans

Nepal: Martyrs' Day

This day is celebrated to honour the people who have lost their life while fighting for their country.

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On this Day in History
1969 - The Beatles perform their famous rooftop gig - their last live performance.
1958 - A combination of fog and signalling problems leads to a London rail disaster at Dagenham East, where 10 people are killed in a collision.
1933 - Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany, quickly turning the coalition government into a dictatorship.
1649 - Charles I is tried and executed outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall during the third wave of the English Civil War.