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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The rebellion lasted from January 23 through the 26th, 1915. Though the revolt woul...
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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy literature. The professor's most famous works are the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and...
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Juan Pablo Duarte, born on January 26, 1813, in Santo Domingo, is a revered figure in Dominican history, often hailed as the father of Dominican independence. He was known for his fervent dedication to li...
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The King's Birthday in Jordan marks King Abdullah II's birth on January 30, 1962. The King's Birthday is a national holiday.
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Korean American Day honors the first 102 Korean immigrants to arrive in the United States on January 13, 1903. The US congress set aside this day in 2005 with a resolution. The Korea Economic Institute...
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On January 11, 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail made their first public demonstration of the electric telegraph using a dot and dash language known today as Morse Code.
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Liberation Day in Cuba marks the anniversary of January 1, 1959, the day the government of Batista was overthrown by rebels headed by Fidel Castro. It also marks January 1, 1899, the anniversary of the en...
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Liberation Day in Poland marks the anniversary of January 17, 1945, whenthe city of Warsaw was liberated from Nazi occupation by Russian forces. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
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Liberation Day in Togo marks the anniversary of January 13, 1967, when rebels headed by Eyadema overthrew the government of Grunitzky. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
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Macintosh Day marks the anniversary of the first Macintosh personal computer and operating system developed by Apple Inc. The computer was introduced on January 25, 1984.
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Dr. Martin Luther King was an American pastor who rose to prominence in the 1950s as a voice for social justice and equal rights. Today is his actual birthday, January 15, 1929, and the annual holiday in...
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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...
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Today is a national day of remembrance in Panama called Día de Los Mártires. On January 9, 1964, Panamanians rose against American sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone. Over three days of fighting with...
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During National Mentoring Month, International Mentoring Day began in 2017 and marks the anniversary of legendary boxer Mohammed Ali's birth, January 17, 1942. The National Mentoring Partnership promotes...
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National Milk Bottle & Milkman Day commemorates the first home milk deliveries by a 'milkman' on January 11, 1878, by the New York Dairy Company. The service no longer exists. 'Honey, can you pick up mi...
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On January 11, 1894, two Welsh Christian missionaries, Rev JH Lorrain and Rev FW Savidge arrived in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the reverends established India's Presbyterian and Baptist churches....
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The island nation of Nauru gained its independence on January 31, 1968, from the trusteeship of Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. National Day in Nauru is a celebration of this anniversary.
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National Unity Day celebrates the birthday of Prithivi Narayan Shah (1723-1775), the last ruler of the Gorkha kingdom and the first monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal. He is responsible for unifying the trib...
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Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the military-led government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). The treaty ended a 12-year civil...
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Pop Music Chart Day marks the anniversary of Billboard Magazine publishing its first music hit parade, or chart of the most popular songs, on January 4, 1936. This day marks the advent of "pop" or popular...