This Day in History 2026 (Jan 1)

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Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

On This Day

in 1863

U.S. president Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves ... are, and henceforward shall be free."

a black and white photo of abraham lincoln in a tuxedo

New Year's Day

a calendar with the date january 1 on it

Kwanzaa Ends

a happy kwanzaa greeting card with candles on a black bowl

Month: 01
Week: 01
Day: 01

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