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January 20, 2028

Animals of France Day leads today's complete edition for United States.

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Close-up of an alpine ibex resting on a rocky cliff in Vanoise National Park.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of France Day

You recognize the gray wolf, Eurasian brown bear, and European badger as France's distinctive native wildlife. You observe that French households most commonly keep dogs, cats, and rabbits as beloved domestic pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Multiple wheels of Gouda cheese displayed in a shop window with outdoor reflections.
Regional/Cultural Day

Cheese Lovers Day

In Wisconsin, this is practically a religious observance. The state produces 3.4 billion pounds of cheese per year. Wisconsin has a Master Cheesemaker program that takes 13 years to complete, which is longer than medical school. In Green Bay, fans wear foam cheese hats to Packers games without irony. A cheesehead is not an insult in Wisconsin. It is a crown.