Day Guide for Sunday January 21st 2024 What are the holidays on January 21st 2024?

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Holidays on January 21st 2024

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 2024

USA: National Granola Bar Day

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USA: National Hugging Day

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USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day

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Poland: Grandma's Day

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International: World Religion Day

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International: World Snow Day

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General Information for January 21st 2024
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 21 of 2024
345 days left in 2024
Week 03 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.
1940 - Statistically the best golfer of the 20th Century, Jack Nicklaus is born to Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr and Helen Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
1867 - Emperor Joshua Norton I of America is arrested by policeman Armand Barbier on the grounds of insanity.