Dates are important, as they note when certain events happened. This is very important because history is recorded chronologically. It helps to know that one event happened before another event so that one can examine the relationship between events.
First Philippine Republic Day is observed on January 23 of every year. About 120 years ago, Emilio Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule to make the country Asia’s first republic. This day was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte as a special working holiday in the country…
Bolivians celebrate their multicultural identity with the Plurinational State Foundation Day. Called ‘Dia del Estado Plurinacional’ in Spanish, this national holiday pays tribute to the nation’s new name — also known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia — and the adoption of their new constitution. The government made this re-foundation move to recognize Bolivia’s indigenous…
National Sanctity of Human Life Day is an annual observance on January 22. On this day, we raise our voices against abortion. The presidents of the U.S. have been celebrating this day regularly since 1973 against the ruling of the case Roe vs. Wade, which legalized the right of abortion for a woman. Republican leaders…
Artist as Outlaw Day is annually celebrated on January 19. It’s a day to celebrate the subversive artists, the people who challenge the status quo and speak truth to power even when the going is tough. Artists have always been considered as being on the fringes of society. Of course, there are pop artists who…
Ever struggled with jet lag? Jet lag is caused when the sleep-wake and light-dark cycle shifts too quickly for the circadian clock in your brain to keep up, disrupting almost all biological systems in your body, and often making the start and end of any trip feel exhausting. On January 17, we celebrate National Lose…
National Bagel Day is January 15. Bagels have a history that is richer than your favorite cream cheese spread! These rounds of dough can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets, or even your kitchen pantry. In fact, 2018 saw more than 354 million bagels sold. HISTORY OF NATIONAL BAGEL DAY Bagels…
Get out your favorite hat (we know, sometimes it can be really hard to decide) and celebrate National Hat Day this January 15! Hats have been worn as uniforms, fashion accessories, and protective gear. And did you know that they date all the way back to before 3,300 BCE? That’s right, that’s older than both your parents combined!…
Elementary School Teacher Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January to appreciate the people who work with children in their formative years. Elementary schools are part of primary education for students around the age of four to eleven, from pre-kindergarten or kindergarten to fifth grade. These schools teach us socialization and basic academic…
National Kayla Day is celebrated across the world on January 15. Kayla is an English name for girls. It is super popular since it is easy to pronounce and also sounds so regal. The name has American origins and is more commonly found in the southern states of America. Nevertheless, it is picking up popularity…
Take a Missionary to Lunch Day is celebrated on January 14. Today, missionaries can be found in various nations around the world. A missionary is a member of a spiritual collective who has been sent to provide literacy, education, economic development, and health care services. This holiday sheds light on the good work they do…
