Category: Culture and the Arts

Martyrs Day (PA)(1964): January 9

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On January 9, 1964, Panamanians rose up against America sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone. Over 3 days of fighting, with students against the US military, 22 Panamanians and 4 US soldiers were killed...

January

Mauni Amavasya (H): January 24

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Mauni Amavas (Mauni Amavasya) commemorates of the birthday of Manu Rishi in the Hindu faith. Rituals include bathing in holy rivers to promote prosperity. A Maun (silent) Vrat is observed on this day to q...

January

Multicultural Children's Book Day: January...

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Multicultural Children’s Book Day, a national non-profit, created to raise awareness around diversity in children’s literature so that all kids can see themselves in books. The mission of the Multicultu...

January

Mummers Parade, Philadelphia (US-PA): Janu...

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Attracting over 100,000 people each year this 120-year-old+ tradition features over 10,000 men, women and children dressed in ostentatious costumes twirling, sashaying, pirouetting and strutting down the...

January

Pantone Color of the Year 19-4052 Classic...

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Pantone declares the theme color for each year in the December prior to the start of the year. For 2020, it is 19-4052 Classic Blue.

January

Poetry at Work Day: January 14

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Poetry at Work Day seeks to promote creativity in the office and spread a little culture and cheer post holidays. Celebrating is as simple as posting your favorite poem on the wall, or leaving a copy in t...

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Polka Dot Day, Ntl.: January 22

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National Polka Dot Day celebrates the fabric pattern of dots on a solid background. The term ‘polka dot’ first appeared in Godey’s Lady’s Book in 1857 describing the pattern on a muslin scarf as “for li...

January

Polka Month, Ntl.: January

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This Bohemian dance, the polka, originated in the early nineteenth century in today’s Czech Republic. It is rumored a teenager by the name of Anna Slezak invented it in 1834. The simple, vivacious dance...

January

Pop Music Chart Day (1936): January 4

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Pop Music Chart Day marks the anniversary of Billboard magazine's publishing of its first music hit parade, or chart of the most popular songs on January 4, 1936. This day marks the advent of ‘pop’ or ‘p...

January

Public Domain Day (1790): January 1

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Public Domain Day celebrates intellectual property such as copyrighted works by legendary authors and other creatives whom have passed on or donated their works to the creative commons. Public domain work...

January

Saint Paul Winter Carnival (US-MN): Januar...

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Created in 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is one of the largest events in the Twin Cities metro area. This city-wide indoor and outdoor event attracts over 200,000 people a year.

January

Sapporo Snow Festival (JP): January 30 - F...

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First run in 1950, the Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual event in Sapporo Japan which features activities related to snow, including a world class snow sculpture contest. Additional activities include li...

January

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (US-NY): Janu...

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The oldest winter carnival in the eastern United States, New York state’s Saranac Lake Winter Carnival first ran in 1897. The event features an ice castle, winter sports, food, music, parades, performance...

January

Science Fiction Day (1920): January 2

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International Science Fiction Day is celebrated annually on January 2, the birthday of science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1920. An American author and professor of biochemistry at the Boston Univers...

January

Shortbread Day: January 6

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Shortbread Day celebrates the Scottish medieval biscuit that is twice-baked with sugar and spices. Its origins date to the early 12th century when sugar was introduced to Europe via the Crusades. Other...

January

Smart Phone Day, Intl. (2007): January 9

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International Smart Phone Day marks the anniversary of the premier of the iPhone by Steve Jobs of Apple Computer on January 9, 2007.

January

Spring Festival Holiday (CN): January 24-3...

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The Spring Festival is the name given to the 15 day period between the Chinese New Year and the Festival of Lanterns. This is a big holiday in China and with Chinese communities worldwide. It is treated m...

January

Stephen Foster Day (1864): January 13

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Stephen Foster Day is a historic anniversary marking his death January 13, 1864. Born in July 4, 1826, Stephen Foster is an American songwriter, known as 'the father of American music. Foster wrote over...

January

Sticker Day, Ntl (1907): January 13

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Today is the birthday of Ray Stanton Avery, January 13, 1907. Avery invented the first self adhesive labels for pricing, known as the Kum Kleen Pricer Stickers. This single invention grew into the company...

January

Sundance Film Festival: January 23 - Febru...

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The Sundance Film Festival, organized by the Sundance Institute, is the largest independent film festival in the United States and it happens in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and the Sundance Resort. I...

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