2027

6 National Days to Celebrate on January 8, 2027

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 8, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2027
Joygerm Day

National Joygerm Day

January 8, 2027 celebrates National Joygerm Day, plus 5 more. On January 8th, National JoyGerm Day annually reminds people across the country that by being positive and treating people with kindness, they can influence those around them and pass that positive attitude on to others. When we share good moods, we impact the lives of people around us, and those people become infected with that same positive joy and spread it to others.

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National Winter Skin Relief Day

National Winter Skin Relief Day

As winter kicks into high gear, National Winter Skin Relief Day on January 8 reminds us of all the ways we can keep our skin from withering under the harshest of elements. The dropping temperatures outside and rising thermostats inside sap the amount of moisture in the air. Our skin is first to notice.

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National Career Coach Day

National Career Coach Day

Each year on January 8 we celebrate National Career Coach Day and recognize the important work of career coaches across the United States.

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Historical Events on January 8

Events that occurred on January 8 throughout history

1790

George Washington delivers the first State of the Union

George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address to Congress in Federal Hall in New York City.

1867

Congress overrides Andrew Johnson's veto of a bill granting

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.

1978

BBC TV debuts the television series All Creatures Great and

BBC TV debuts the television series All Creatures Great and Small based on the autobiographical books by author James Herriot. January 8th Celebrated Birthdays

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