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One of the most important celebrations of January 8 is Earth's Rotation Day. This day is also War on Poverty Day, National Bubble Bath Day, World Typing Day, National Glutten Free Day, Argyle Day, and much more.

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Person wearing argyle vest

Argyle Day

#Fashion

To honor the iconic pattern often found on sweaters, socks, and other clothing.

Planet earth in space while it is rotating

Earth's Rotation Day

#Nature#Science

Commemorating the day when Léon Foucault demonstrated the Earth’s rotation on its axis in 1851.

Woman bathing in a bubble bath

National Bubble Bath Day

#Fun

Encouraging indulgence in the ultimate home pampering experience.

Refugees in a camp in terrible living conditions

War on Poverty Day

#Economy

Emphasizing the ongoing struggle to eradicate poverty and promoting economic equality.

Woman practicing typing on a laptop

World Typing Day

#Activities

Promoting speed, accuracy and efficiency in written communication.

Interesting Facts of January 8th

  1. 1. Elvis Presley, known as "The King of Rock and Roll," was born on January 8, 1935.
  2. 2. Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, he was a world-renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author.
  3. 3. The Battle of New Orleans occurred on January 8th, 1815, during the War of 1812. It was a significant victory for the United States against Britain.
  4. 4. In 1835, on this day the United States federal government was debt-free for the first and only time.