NATIONAL NOTHING DAY
Each year on January 16th, people across the nation recognize National Nothing Day. #NationalNothingDay
NATIONAL WITHOUT A SCALPEL DAY
Each year on National Without a Scalpel Day January 16th recognizes the opportunities to treat disease without a scalpel. On this day in 1964, pioneering physician Charles Dotter performed the first angioplasty. The ground-breaking procedure to open a blocked blood vessel took place in Portland, Oregon. Not only did the angioplasty allow the patient to avoid leg amputation surgery, but she left the hospital days later with only a Band-Aid. #WithoutAScalpelDay
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. #ReligiousFreedomDay
NATIONAL FIG NEWTON DAY
National Fig Newton Day on January 16th annually recognizes a tasty pastry enjoyed across the country. #NationalFigNewtonDay
Coming on January 17, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CLASSY DAY
POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY
NATIONAL USE YOUR GIFT CARD DAY
NATIONAL BOOTLEGGER'S DAY
HOT BUTTERED RUM DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 16
John C. Breckinridge (1821-1875) - General and the 14th Vice President of the U.S.
Homer Burton Adkins (1892-1949) - Chemist considered the world authority on the hydrogenation of organic compounds.
Nat Schachner (1895-1995) - Chemist and author who was a significant advocate for the development of rockets for space travel.
Frank Zamboni (1901-1988) - Inventor of the modern ice resurfacer.
Ethel Merman (1908-1984) - Actress and comedian who is still referred to as the "undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage."
Carl Karcher (1917-2008) - Founder of Carl's Jr.
Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004) - Photographer famous for his celebrity photos.
Gene Feist (1923-2014) - Co-founder of the Roundabout Theatre Company.
Anthony Hecht (1923-2004) - Poet whose work focused around harsh reality, such as his many works about the Holocaust.
James Robinson Risner (1925-2013) - General and and a POW of the Vietnam War.
Dian Fossey (1932-1985) - Zoologist and anthropologist who studied gorillas.
Bob Bogle (1934-2009) - Rock guitarist and founder of the band the Ventures.
Ronnie Milsap (1943-Still Living) - Country music singer.
Jill Tarter (1944-Still Living) - Astronomer and biologist who studied extraterrestrials.
John Carpenter (1948-Still Living) - Director and screenwriter most commonly associated with horror and science fiction movies.
Anne F. Beiler (1949-Still Living) - Founder of Auntie Anne's.
Debbie Allen (1950-Still Living) - Actress and choreographer known for her role in Fame.
Memorable Events for January 16
1786 - Virginia enacts the Statute for Religious Freedom.
1883 - Civil Service is enacted by Congress.
2001 - President Clinton awards former President Theodore Roosevelt a posthumous Medal of Honor.
1870 - Virginia becomes 8th state readmitted to U.S.
1919 - The 18th Amendment (prohibition of alcohol) is ratified by the U.S. states.
1939 - The newspaper comic strip Superman debuts.
1941 - Vice Admiral Bellinger warns of an assault on Pearl Harbor.
1941 - The War Department forms the first Black Army Air Corps squadron.
1942 - William Knudsen becomes the first civilian appointed General in U.S. Army.
1986 - The first meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force takes place.
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