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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 2, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
January 2, 2026 celebrates National Science Fiction Day, plus 3 more. National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too. On January 2nd annually, millions of science fiction fans across the United States read and watch their favorites in science fiction.
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National Cream Puff Day on January 2 is for dessert and pastry lovers alike to celebrate this delicious French creation all day long.
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Events that occurred on January 2 throughout history
Louis Daguerre captures the first photo of the Moon
President William Henry Harrison appoints the first woman to the role of presidential secretary. Alice Sanger's impeccable qualifications as a skilled stenographer and typist gained her an introduction to Harrison two years prior.
The Soviet Union launches Luna 1, the first spacecraft to escape the Earth's gravitational pull. Intended to impact the Moon, the unmanned rocket overshot the Moon and entered orbit around the Sun.
The first African American woman elected mayor of a major city and the first Mayor of the District of Columbia is sworn into office. Sharon Pratt Kelly ran for the office on the Democratic ticket against Maurice T. Turner, Jr. January 2nd Celebrated Birthdays
Longer-running observances that include this date.
World Health Esteem Month
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National Store Brands Month
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National Hobby Month
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National Hot Tea Month
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National Cbd Month
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National Blood Donor Month
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National Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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National Soup Month
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National Mentoring Month
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National Menudo Month
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National Bath Safety Month
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National Black Diamond Month
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