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Considered the world's largest trade show, conference, and event for radio professionals, the European Radio Show is an annual event. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Sundance Film Festival: January 19 - 29

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The Sundance Film Festival, organized by the Sundance Institute, is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and the Sundance Resort host. It showcases the work of indie filmmakers. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, and new media to create and thrive. The Institute's signature lab, grant, and mentorship programs develop unique artists throughout the year. The Sundance Film Festival and its public programs connect audiences to artists with new ideas, assist in discovering original voices, and build a community dedicated to independent storytelling. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Timket (C)(ET/ER): January 19

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In the Coptic, Ethiopian and Eritrean churches, Timket is the Epiphany celebration marking the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Timket is a national holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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Tin Can Day (1810): January 19

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Tin Can Day celebrates the invention of the tin can on January 19, 1810, by British merchant Peter Durand. A major game-changer in food preservation, tin cans revolutionized the food industry. The first commercial canning factory opened in England in 1813, thanks to John Hall and Bryan Dorkin.

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Arbor Day, (US-FL): January 20

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Florida is one of the first states to celebrate Arbor Day, and it has been doing so since 1886. The day focuses on environmental education and increasing the planting of trees throughout the state. Annually on the third Friday in January.

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Army Day, (LS)(1986): January 20

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Army Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of January 20, 1986, when the army overthrew Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and his government. Army Day is a public holiday.

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Break-up Day, Intl.: January 20

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International Break-up Day marks the single day each year when more romantic couples will split than any other. On January 20th, the holiday season has been over for three weeks, and the next significant stressor on relationships, Valentine's Day, is still three weeks off.

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Buttercrunch Day, Ntl.: January 20

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National Buttercrunch Day in the US celebrates the candy known as buttercrunch (think of the center of a Butterfinger® bar). Like most food holidays, this day is celebrated adequately by cooking and eating buttercrunch. Pair it with chocolate or caramel for a decadent, delicious dessert.

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Camcorder Day, Ntl. (1982): January 20

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National Camcorder Day marks the anniversary of the marketing of the first camcorder by Sony electronics in 1982. This professional version led the way to the first consumer version, which premiered in 1983. These tape-based predecessors were the precursors of today's digital video cameras and smartphones. Before the camcorder, film was used to capture moving images. The camcorder reduced the cost of filming and made it much less expensive to shoot in the field.

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Cheese Lover's Day: January 20

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Cheese Lover's Day celebrates cheese. Cheese is one of those foods found globally, created from various mammals' milk. The origin legend features an Arabian traveler accidentally making cheese when he stored milk in a sheep's stomach pouch. It separated into curds and whey, and he decided he liked it. From Arabia, it spread to Europe. From Europe, it traveled with the pilgrims to the New World. Today one-third of the milk produced in the US each year goes to create cheese.

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Disc Jockey (DJ) Day, Ntl.: January 20

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National Disc Jockey (DJ) Day celebrates DJs in their artistic glory and the joy they bring to us. Professional DJs have been a part of the entertainment scene since 1909.

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Fetish Day, Intl.: January 20

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The third Friday of January is International Fetish Day, first celebrated in 2009 in the United Kingdom. Merriam-Webster defines fetish as: a: An object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have a magical power to protect or aid its owner; broadly: a material object regarded with superstitious or extravagant trust or reverence. b: An object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion: prepossession c: An object or bodily part whose real or fantasied presence is psychologically necessary for sexual gratification and that is an object of fixation to the extent that it may interfere with complete sexual expression 2: A rite or cult of fetish worshippers 3: Fixation Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetish

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Heroes Day, Ntl. (GW)(1973): January 20

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National Heroes Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of January 20, 1973, when Amilcar Cabral, a leader of the independence movement, was assassinated. Heroes Day is a national holiday.

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Martyrs Day (AZ)(1990): January 20

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Martyrs Day is a national holiday in Azerbaijan, honoring the sacrifice of the Azeris. Dubbed Black January, ultimately, 131 civilians were killed by troops and 744 injured over several days by the Soviet Union beginning January 20, 1990. Azerbaijan declared and gained its independence in 1991.

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Penguin Day, Ntl.: January 20

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National Penguin Day in the United States raises awareness of several species of penguins currently threatened by climate change. There are 17 different species of penguins, all native to the southern hemisphere.

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