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January 31 is a day marked with distinctive celebrations. It's a day where we appreciate and acknowledge the unique black and white stripes of zebras as it commemorates International Zebra Day. Additionally, it's also Scotch Tape Day, Gorilla Suit Day, Eat Brussel Sprouts Day, and more.

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Vegetarian cuisine homemade roasted brussels sprouts with olive oil dish table

Eat Brussel Sprouts Day

#Food

Dedicated to promoting the health benefits of this nutritious green vegetable.

A happy gorilla in a suit and sunglasses on a black background

Gorilla Suit Day

#Fun

A unique holiday where participants dress up in gorilla costumes to spread humor and cheer.

Herd of zebras with a black background

International Zebra Day

#Animals

Raising awareness about the urgent need for zebra conservation.

Group of happy business people in the office celebrating

National Fun at Work Day

#Work#Fun

Breaking the monotony of work routines by engaging in fun-filled activities at the workplace.

Hot chocolate with marshmallows on a wooden table

National Hot Chocolate Day

#Food#Chocolate

All about savoring the comforting sweetness of hot chocolate and appreciating its varieties.

Interesting Facts of January 31st

  1. 1. The first successful American satellite, Explorer 1, was launched into orbit on this day in 1958.
  2. 2. January 31, 1961, is notable for being the day Ham the Chimp was launched into outer space. Ham was the first hominid launched into space.
  3. 3. The first McDonald's in Moscow, Russia was opened on January 31, 1990.
  4. 4. On January 31, 1865, the House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the United States.