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It is 145 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes, 47 seconds until January 29, 2027.
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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for January 29
Excludes 41 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).
7.9% of annual orbital cycle.
Winter Solstice occurred December 21
Air element (Jan 20 - Feb 18).
About January 29: Significance & History
Calendar Significance & Context
National Puzzle DayJanuary 29 marks the 29th day of the year (29th in leap years) within the first quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1861 (Kansas is admitted as the 34th U.S. state as a free state) and 1886 (Carl Benz applies for a patent for his motorcar, the world's first practical gasoline-powered automobile). Notable figures born on this day include Thomas Paine (born 1737) and Anton Chekhov (born 1860). The date also observes National Puzzle Day.
On This Day in History
- 1861
Kansas is admitted as the 34th U.S. state as a free state.
- 1886
Carl Benz applies for a patent for his motorcar, the world's first practical gasoline-powered automobile.
- 1919
The 18th Amendment (Prohibition) is certified as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Notable Birthdays
- Thomas Paineb. 1737
English-American political activist and author of Common Sense.
- Anton Chekhovb. 1860
Master Russian playwright and short-story writer.
- Oprah Winfreyb. 1954
American talk show host, television producer, actress, and media mogul.
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Frequently Asked Questions About January 29
Can I keep my screen awake while watching the countdown to January 29?
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What day of the year is January 29 and how much of the year has elapsed?
January 29 is Day 29 of 365 in the calendar year, representing 7.9% of the total annual cycle.
What is the exact 6-month half-year complement of January 29?
The 6-month calendar antipode to January 29 is July 29, which occurs exactly 182.5 days (half an orbital solar year) apart.
How does the calendar handle January 29 in leap years?
In a standard 365-day year, January 29 is Day 29. In a 366-day leap year, any date occurring after February 28 shifts forward by one ordinal day position.