![Straws of different colors and materials](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/drinking-straw-day.webp)
Drinking Straw Day
#EnvironmentPaying tribute to the invention of the drinking straw and recognizing its impact.
![Elderly person praying](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/humiliation-day.webp)
Humiliation Day
#PeopleA unique observance that encourages empathy and understanding by practicing humility.
![Seated woman relaxing mind and body](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/international-mind-body-wellness-day.webp)
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
#HealthAcknowledging the profound connection between a healthy mind and body.
![John Ronald Reuel Tolkien](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/jrr-tolkien-day.webp)
JRR Tolkien Day
#Books#MoviesHonouring the birthday of the esteemed author, known for 'The Lord of the Rings.'
![Chocolate covered cherry](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/national-chocolate-covered-cherry-day.webp)
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
#Food#Chocolate#DessertA sweet day dedicated to the delightful combination of cherries and chocolate.
![Planet earth in orbit with the sun](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/01/perihelion-day.webp)
Perihelion Day
#NatureAn astronomical event marking the point in Earth's orbit where we are closest to the sun.
Interesting Facts of January 3rd
- January 3rd is the third day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
- Apple Computer, Inc. was incorporated on this day in 1977.
- NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft passed Jupiter on January 3rd, 1973, becoming the first spacecraft to fly by the planet.
- The spacecraft Spirit landed successfully on Mars on this day in 2004.
- Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on January 3rd, 1959.