January 1

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January 1 is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by December 31 (in the previous year), and succeeded by January 2. Following January 1, there are 364 days in the year (365 in leap years).

Events

• 45 BC – Julian calendar goes into effect
• 404 – Last gladiator competition in Rome

Births

• 766 – Ali al-Rida, Shia Imam (d. 818)
• 1431 – Pope Alexander VI, (d. 1503)

Deaths

• 898 – Odo, Count of Paris
• 1817 – Martin Heinrich Klaproth, chemist, (b. 1743)

Holidays and observances

• Many countries around the world using Gregorian Calendar - New Year's Day; often celebrated at 0:00 with fireworks.
• Vienna New Year's Concert

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