International observance days, weeks, and months for January 8, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
January 8, 2027 celebrates World Typing Day, plus 1 more. Every year on January 8th, World Typing Day celebrates this written form of communication that ensures speed, accuracy, and efficiency. It’s also a day for typists to enter typing contests.
Read the full story →
On January 8th, Earth’s Rotation Day celebrates the discovery that our planet rotates on its axis every 24 hours. It’s also a day to learn more about the French physicist, Leon Foucault.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on January 8 throughout history
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address to Congress in Federal Hall in New York City.
Congress overrides Andrew Johnson's veto of a bill granting Blacks the right to vote in Washington, D.C. At the time, citizens of D.C. had no representation in Congress, though they did have a local governing body.
BBC TV debuts the television series All Creatures Great and Small based on the autobiographical books by author James Herriot. January 8th Celebrated Birthdays