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   What happened on January 1 in history?

   • In 1962, an unknown group called the Beatles travelled to London for a recording contract audition with one of the major record labels. They were rejected. What happened on this day in history, January 1. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on January 1.

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   Why is January called January?

   • It was a fitting choice, since January was named after Janus, the Roman god of all beginnings; March celebrated Mars, the god of war. (Some sources claim that Numa also created the month of January.) However, there is evidence that January 1 was not made the official start of the Roman year until 153 BCE.

   Why Does the New Year Start on January 1? | Britannica

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   When is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar?

   • January 1 or 1 January is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar ; 364 days remain until the end of the year (365 in leap years ). This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year. 153 BC – For the first time, Roman consuls begin their year in office on January 1.

   January 1 - Wikipedia

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   Is January a public holiday?

   • In the present day, with most countries now using the Gregorian calendar as their civil calendar, 1 January according to Gregorian calendar is among the most celebrated of public holidays in the world, often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight following New Year's Eve as the new year starts in each time zone.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › January_1January 1 - Wikipedia

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   January 1 or 1 January is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar ; 364 days remain until the end of the year (365 in leap years ). This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year.

4. www.onthisday.com › events › januaryHistorical Events on January 1 - On This Day

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   Jan 1, 2024 · Historical events for the 1st of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 1.

5. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › dayWhat Happened on January 1 | HISTORY

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   Batista forced out by Castro-led revolution. Discover what happened on January 1 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

6. www.onthisday.com › day › januaryWhat Happened on January 1 - On This Day

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   Jan 1, 2024 · Search the largest and most accurate independent site for today in history. What happened on this day in history, January 1. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on January 1.

7. www.britannica.com › story › why-does-the-new-yearWhy Does the New Year Start on January 1? | Britannica

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   In many countries the New Year begins on January 1. However, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, for centuries, other dates marked the start of the calendar, including March 25 and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? We can partly thank the Roman king Numa Pompilius.

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   In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January.

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   On This Day In History - January 1: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.