On 8 January, there isn’t a specific official United Nations “World Day” (like World Environment Day or international Women’s Day) designated by the UN itself, but there are recognized international and global observances celebrated on this date:
🌍 Earth’s Rotation Day
Earth’s Rotation Day is observed on 8 January each year to mark the anniversary of French physicist Léon Foucault’s 1851 experiment, which provided the first simple, direct evidence that the Earth rotates on its axis.
⌨️ World Typing Day
Some calendars and awareness groups celebrate World Typing Day on 8 January to highlight the role of typing and communication skills worldwide, often including contests and events to promote speed and accuracy in typing.
🇿🇦 African National congress Foundation Day (not a “world day” but internationally significant)
8 January is also African National congress (ANC) Foundation Day, commemorating the founding of the ANC in south africa in 1912, which played a key role in the struggle against apartheid.
📌 Other Observances (mainly cultural or national)
There are also various national or fun awareness days on 8 January in different countries, such as National Bubble Bath Day, National JoyGerm Day (spread joy and kindness), and other light‑hearted celebrations, but these are not official international “World Days.”
✅ In summary:
Earth’s Rotation Day is the most widely recognized global observance linked to science on 8 January.
World Typing Day is another international awareness day celebrated by many.
The date also marks historically important events like ANC Foundation Day.
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