January 20

January 20 is the 20th day of the year. 345 days remain until the end of the year (346 in leap years).

"Life should be blissful, and blissful doesn't mean just a small happiness. It's huge. It is profound."

David Lynch

Born today

• David Lynch, 1946, filmmaker, visual artist, and writer

Observances

• Armed Forces Day (Mali)

• Army Day (Laos)

• Heroes' Day (Cape Verde)

• Martyrs' Day (Azerbaijan)

• Presidential inaugurations (United States)

• National No Phones at Home Day (US)

• Take a Walk Outdoors Day (US)

• National Coffee Break Day (US)

• National Cheese Lovers Day (US)

• International Day of Acceptance