NATIONAL POLKA DOT DAY
Display your fashion sense on January 22nd and celebrate National Polka Dot Day! The day also honors one of animation's most popular characters and fashion diva, Minnie Mouse! #NationalPolkaDotDay
CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY
Celebration of Life Day on January 22nd honors the children and grandchildren who bring joy to our lives. The day is a reminder that each child and each life is to be held as a precious gift with the highest respect and dignity. #CelebrationOfLifeDay
SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE DAY
On January 22nd each year, National Sanctity of Human Life Day recognizes the value of every human life. The day celebrates human life from the moment of conception and is set on the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court Decision. #SanctityOfHumanLifeDay
NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY
National Blonde Brownie Day on January 22nd recognizes a treat often referred to as blondies. #NationalBlondeBrownieDay
Coming on January 23, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL PIE DAY
SECURITY TECHNICIAN DAY
NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 22
Luke Short (1854-1893) - Old West gunslinger and saloon owner.
Wilbur Scoville (1865-1942) - Chemist who created the Scoville Scale to measure chili pepper taste and spiciness.
D. W. Griffith (1875-1948) - Considered one of the greatest director and producers in the movie industry.
Helen Hoyt (1887-1972) - Poet who published several anthologies.
Douglas Corrigan (1907-1995) - Pilot nicknamed "Wrong Way."
Irving Kristol (1920-2009) - Founder of The National Interest.
Howard Moss (1922-1987) - Editor of the New Yorker.
Charles Lisanby (1924-2013) - Production designer and art director who define scenic design in early color t.v.
Sam Cooke (1931-1964) - Singer referred to as the "King of Soul."
Bill Bixby (1934-1993) - Actor notably remembered for his role as Hulk in the Incredible Hulk.
Steve Perry (1949-Still Living) - Original and former lead singer of the rock band Journey.
Guy Fieri (1968-Still Living) - Chef and television host.
Caitlin Clark (2002-Still Living) - WNBA player for the Indiana Fever.
Memorable Events for January 22
1673 - Postal service begins delivery between NY and MA.
1857 - The National Association of Baseball Players is founded in NY.
1890 - The United Mine Workers of America is founded.
1895 - The National Association of Manufacturers is organized in OH.
1917 - America enters WWI after President Wilson calls for "peace without victory" in Europe.
1946 - The Central Intelligence Group (CIA) is officially formed.
1984 - The Macintosh computer is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
2018 - Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world.
