Korean American Day – This day commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903, and celebrates the contributions of Korean Americans to society.
National Gluten-Free Day – This day promotes awareness and understanding of gluten-free diets, and encourages people to explore gluten-free options for a healthy lifestyle.
International Skeptics Day – This day encourages critical thinking and skepticism, and challenges people to question claims and beliefs that lack evidence.
Make Your Dream Come True Day – This day inspires people to take action towards achieving their goals and fulfilling their dreams.
Rubber Duckie Day – This fun and whimsical day celebrates the beloved bath time toy and encourages people to enjoy some playful nostalgia.
1128 – Pope Honorius II recognizes the Order of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order.
1898 – Émile Zola’s “J’Accuse” is published in the French newspaper L’Aurore, accusing the French government of anti-Semitism and wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus.
1939 – Norway claims Queen Maud Land in Antarctica.
1966 – Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American cabinet member, serving as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
1990 – L. Douglas Wilder is inaugurated as the first African American governor of Virginia.
2001 – An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale strikes western India, killing over 20,000 people and leaving more than a million homeless.
2012 – The Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people.
2018 – A false missile alert is sent in Hawaii, causing panic and confusion among residents.
2021 – The United States House of Representatives votes to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump for a historic second time, charging him with incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot.
