January 1

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

Births

• 766 – Ali al-Rida, Shia Imam (d. 818) THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE

Deaths

• 1817 – Martin Heinrich Klaproth, chemist, (b. 1743) THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE

Holidays and observances

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

External links

• This Date in Wikipedia