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January 16 is a uniquely diverse day, celebrated for various reasons worldwide. It's International Hot and Spicy Food Day, encouraging food adventurers to spice up their meals. In the US, it's National Religious Freedom Day, Prohibition Remembrance Day, and National Nothing Day. Plus, there's more to discover!

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Dragon on top of the rocks

Appreciate a Dragon Day

#Culture#Fun

A celebration aimed at acknowledging the cultural significance of these mythological creatures.

Plate with chili peppers on the table and smoke coming out of it

International Hot and Spicy Food Day

#Food

Exploring and enjoying hot and spicy foods from various cultures around the world.

Newton figs on a table with glasses of milk

National Fig Newton Day

#Food

Honoring the distinctive, fig-filled cookie that's been a popular snack for centuries.

Young man relaxing on sofa in living room

National Nothing Day

#Fun

Celebrating the concept of doing absolutely nothing.

Interesting Facts of January 16th

  1. 1. British explorer Ernest Shackleton's expedition found the geographic South Pole on January 16, 1909.
  2. 2. The Prohibition in the US, banning the sale of alcohol, began on January 16, 1919, with the ratification of the 18th Amendment.
  3. 3. Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia on January 16, 1547. He was the first ruler of Russia to assume the title of 'czar.'