International Hot and Spicy Food Day – This day celebrates the love for spicy food and encourages people to indulge in their favorite spicy dishes.
Religious Freedom Day – This day promotes and celebrates the freedom of religion, and encourages people to respect and honor the diverse beliefs and practices of others.
National Nothing Day – This day celebrates the joy of doing nothing, and encourages people to take a break and relax.
World Snow Day – This day promotes winter sports and activities, and encourages people to get outside and enjoy the beauty of snow and ice.
Appreciate a Dragon Day – This fun and imaginative day celebrates the mythical creature of the dragon, and encourages people to explore and appreciate the folklore and fantasy of dragons.
1547 – Ivan IV is crowned the first tsar of Russia.
1920 – The League of Nations holds its first meeting in Paris, France.
1938 – Benny Goodman and his orchestra perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking the first time a jazz band has performed in the prestigious venue.
1964 – The musical “Hello, Dolly!” opens on Broadway, starring Carol Channing in the title role.
1991 – The Gulf War begins as U.S.-led coalition forces launch a massive air campaign against Iraq.
2003 – The Space Shuttle Columbia launches on its final mission, which tragically ends in the spacecraft’s destruction during reentry on February 1.
2006 – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is inaugurated as the first female president of Liberia.
2014 – The U.S. and Cuba begin negotiations to restore diplomatic relations, ending more than 50 years of hostility.
2021 – The World Health Organization’s team of experts arrives in Wuhan, China to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
