International Day of Hugging – This day celebrates the power of hugs and promotes the benefits of physical touch for emotional wellbeing.
World Religion Day – This day promotes interfaith understanding and harmony, and encourages people to learn about and respect the beliefs and practices of other religions.
Squirrel Appreciation Day – This day celebrates the cute and furry rodents known as squirrels, and promotes awareness about their role in the ecosystem.
National Granola Bar Day (USA) – This day celebrates the popular snack of granola bars, which are a convenient and healthy option for on-the-go eating.
National Hugging Day (USA) – In addition to International Day of Hugging, January 21st is also recognized as National Hugging Day in the United States, and encourages people to share hugs with their loved ones.
1793 – King Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.
1908 – New York City’s first subway line, the IRT, opens to the public.
1924 – Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the Soviet Union, dies.
1954 – The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, is launched.
1976 – The Concorde supersonic jet begins commercial service, flying passengers from London to Bahrain.
1997 – Madeleine Albright becomes the first female Secretary of State in the United States.
2008 – Black Monday in global financial markets, with major stock indices dropping significantly due to fears of a global recession.
2017 – Women’s Marches take place in cities around the world, protesting the inauguration of President Donald Trump and advocating for women’s rights and equality.
2021 – Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on his first day as President of the United States, including measures aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic and reversing some of his predecessor’s policies.
