January 16th is International Hot And Spicy Food, National Fig Newton, National Nothing, National Religious Freedom, National Without A Scalpel and more!
International Hot And Spicy Food Day
Each year, International Hot and Spicy Food Day honors all the popular hot and spicy foods around the world on January 16th.
National Fig Newton Day
On January 16th, the country's National Fig Newton Day is celebrated annually.
National Nothing Day
People around the country observe National Nothing Day on January 16th each year. People from around the country celebrate National Nothing Day on January 16th.
National Religious Freedom Day
Each year, National Religious Freedom Day honors the day the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was signed on January 16, 1786. Each year, by Presidential Proclamation, the 16th of January 16th is declared Religious Freedom Day.
National Without A Scalpel Day
Each year on National Without a Scalpel Day, January 16th, recognizes the ability to treat disease without a scalpel. Pioneering physician Charles Dotter administered the first angioplasty on this day in 1964. In Portland, Oregon, the ground breaking operation to open a blocked blood vessel took place. Not only did the angioplasty help the patient avoid leg amputation surgery, but she left the hospital days later with only a Band-Aid.