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It is 136 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes, 34 seconds until January 20, 2027.
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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for January 20
Excludes 39 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).
5.5% of annual orbital cycle.
Winter Solstice occurred December 21
Air element (Jan 20 - Feb 18).
About January 20: Significance & History
Calendar Significance & Context
Inauguration Day (U.S., every 4 years)January 20 marks the 20th day of the year (20th in leap years) within the first quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1265 (The Parliament of England meets for the first time with elected burgesses at the Palace of Westminster) and 1937 (Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term, the first U.S. inauguration held on January 20). Notable figures born on this day include Federico Fellini (born 1920) and Buzz Aldrin (born 1930). The date also observes Inauguration Day (U.S., every 4 years).
On This Day in History
- 1265
The Parliament of England meets for the first time with elected burgesses at the Palace of Westminster.
- 1937
Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term, the first U.S. inauguration held on January 20.
- 1981
Fifty-two American hostages are released after 444 days in Tehran as Ronald Reagan takes office.
Notable Birthdays
- Federico Fellinib. 1920
Legendary Italian film director who won four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
- Buzz Aldrinb. 1930
American astronaut and the second person to walk on the Moon during Apollo 11.
- David Lynchb. 1946
Acclaimed American surrealist filmmaker and creator of Twin Peaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About January 20
What day of the year is January 20 and how much of the year has elapsed?
January 20 is Day 20 of 365 in the calendar year, representing 5.5% of the total annual cycle.
How many total hours and minutes are there until January 20?
There are approximately 3,267 total hours (196,059 minutes or 11,763,574 seconds) remaining until the start of January 20.
What day of the week is January 20 next falling on?
The upcoming occurrence of January 20 falls on a Wednesday (January 20, 2027).
Which astronomical season and quarter does January 20 belong to?
January 20 falls in the astronomical season of Winter within Q1 of the calendar year. (Winter Solstice occurred December 21).