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January 24 is a day marked diverse celebrations and observances. It is recognized as the International Day of Education, underscoring the crucial role of education for peace and development. Simultaneously, it is Macintosh Computer Day, International Mobile Phone Recycling Day, National Beer Can Appreciation Day, and more.

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Pupils in math class

International Day of Education

#Education

Acknowledging the importance of education in societal development.

Macintosh desktop computer

Macintosh Computer Day

#Technology

Commemorating the revolutionary Apple Macintosh's release.

Stacked Aluminum Beer Aluminum Cans

National Beer Can Appreciation Day

#Beverage

Appreciating the art and history of beer cans, and possibly enjoying a cold one.

Man in suit giving thumb up

National Compliment Day

#People

Spreading positivity through offering genuine compliments, uplifting spirits and enhancing connections.

Toasts with peanut butter, with a close-up to these for breakfast

National Peanut Butter Day

#Food

Appreciating and promoting the consumption of the protein-packed spread, peanut butter.

Interesting Facts of January 24th

  1. 1. Apple Computer Inc. unveiled its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer on January 24, 1984.
  2. 2. Walt Disney Co. announced it was buying Pixar Animation Studios in a $7.4 billion deal on January 24, 2006.
  3. 3. Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was found in Guam in 1972, having spent 28 years hiding in the jungle thinking that World War II was still ongoing.
  4. 4. The Voyager 2 space probe flew by Uranus on this day in 1986, coming within 50,679 miles.
  5. 5. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill died in London at the age of 90 on this date in 1965.