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What is celebrated on January 29?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to January 29. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2014

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Library Shelfie Day

UC Davis Library contemporaneously records NYPL’s #libraryshelfie day on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

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1 observances

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0 repeat predictably

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1 have in-depth guides

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Puzzle Day

29 January · Creator-defined puzzle appreciation observance / international participation

Puzzle creator Jodi Jill identifies herself as the founder of Puzzle Day and states that Puzzle Day is celebrated annually on January 29.

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Puzzle Day

29 January · Creator-defined puzzle appreciation observance / international participation

Puzzle creator Jodi Jill identifies herself as the founder of Puzzle Day and states that Puzzle Day is celebrated annually on January 29.

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This page combines fixed annual dates, reusable calendar rules and year-specific dates confirmed for 2026. Variable or historical dates are included only when they are clearly supported.

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