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.
National Fig Newton Day
On January 16th annually honors a delectable pastry enjoyed around the country.
National Nothing Day
People from around the country observe National Nothing Day each year on January 16th.
National Religious Freedom Day
Each year, National Religious Freedom Day commemorates the day the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was signed on January 16, 1786. Each year, by Presidential Proclamation, 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. The first angioplasty was performed on this day in 1964 by pioneering physician Charles Dotter. In Portland, Oregon, the ground-breaking operation to open a blocked blood vessel took place. Not only did the angioplasty save the patient from leg amputation surgery, but she left the hospital days later with only a Band-Aid.
