Day Guide for Thursday January 21st 2021 What are the holidays on January 21st 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 21st 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on January 21st 2021

Barbados: Errol Barrow Day

Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

Observances on January 21st 2021

USA: National Granola Bar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day

USA: National Hugging Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day

USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

Poland: Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

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General Information for January 21st 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 21 of 2021
344 days left in 2021
Week 03 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - South-central Pennsylvania, USA reaches -22° Fahrenheit (-27°C) - the coldest temperature ever recorded in the region.
1968 - In the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army attacks the American air base at Khe Sanh, deploying 20,000 troops. The 5000 US Marines stationed there soon find themselves encircled and under siege.
1940 - Statistically the best golfer of the 20th Century, Jack Nicklaus is born to Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr and Helen Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
1867 - Emperor Joshua Norton I of America is arrested by policeman Armand Barbier on the grounds of insanity.