Day Guide for Monday January 6th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday January 6th 2020 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?

Observances on January 6th 2020

Epiphany

Religious
International

A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men.

World Day of War Orphans

Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

Maroon Festival

Commemorates the 18th-century Treaty of Cudjoe between fugitive slaves and the British.

National Bean Day

Food
USA

Keep your finger on the pulses today and celebrate National Bean Day.

National Shortbread Day

Food
USA

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

National Thank God It’s Monday Day

Seasons
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank God It’s Monday Day

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General Information for January 6th 2020

There are 6 observances on this day.
This was 1239 days ago.
Day 6 of 2020
360 days left in 2020
Week 02 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

1975 - Wheel of Fortune premiers on American TV, becoming arguably the world's most popular game show
1950 - The UK recognises The People's Republic of China, causing The Republic of China to sever diplomatic relations with the UK.
1945 - Edith Frank, mother of famous WWII diarist Anne Frank, dies of hunger and exhaustion.
1412 - Posthumously a French national heroine, Joan of Arc is born in Champagne, France.
Every year - The twelfth day of Christmas, when Christmas Cards should be taken down.