January 8th is officially celebrated as Bubble Bath Day and Joy Germ Day.
Today is the eighth day of the month, and there are 357 days left in 2025.
Find out the facts about January 8 with these past events and amazing facts, including advances from war to peace and human rights.
Did you know that on this day in 1835, President Andrew Jackson paid off the entire US national debt? It was the first time in the country’s history that this has ever been accomplished.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 8th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on January 8 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
Donald Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter due to the risk of further incitement of violence.
2020
Justin Bieber posted on Instagram that he has Lyme disease, a bacterial illness spread by ticks.
2013
Twenty One Pilots released their third studio album called “Vessel.”
Ironically, the album reached 21 on the Billboard 200 chart.
2010
Giant self-rolling snowballs were found in the UK.
These rare snowballs are formed in snowy weather with a precise combination of snow, ice, temperature, moisture, and wind. Self-rolling snowballs are also known as snow bales, snow rollers, and snow doughnuts.
2006
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the entire Eastern Mediterranean.
At 13:35 (local time), the earthquake struck 120 miles south of Athens and was felt in the entire Eastern Mediterranean basin. Although there was significant damage, there were only three casualties.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Elvis Presley! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1935
Elvis Presley
American
Rock Singer
Died On:
Aug 16, 1977 (Age 42)
Born In:
Mississippi, USA
2000
Noah Cyrus
American
Singer
Age:
24 years old
Born In:
Tennessee, USA
1942
Stephen Hawking
English
Physicist
Died On:
Mar 14, 2018 (Age 76)
Born In:
England, UK
1983
Kim Jong-un
North Korean
Politician
Age:
41 years old
Born In:
Pyongyang, North Korea
1967
R. Kelly
American
Singer
Age:
57 years old
Born In:
Illinois, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, January 8th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1564
1642
Galileo Galilei
Italian
Astronomer
1564
1642
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer born on February 15, 1564. He died on this day in 1642, at age 77 in Arcetri, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Died On:
Jan 8, 1642 (Age 77)
Died In:
Tuscany, Italy
Quotes
Below you’ll find the most popular things people have said or written on this day throughout history.
1936
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National JoyGerm Day
Smiling is infectious, and so is joy! While JoyGerm Day might not sound all that joyous, it’s all about infecting other people with your joyful mood. So get out there and smile, help an old lady across the street, or call your friends and tell them you love them, just spread the joy!
National Bubble Bath Day
Grab your bubbles and your rubber duckie as it’s the perfect day to steep yourself in a steaming hot bathtub and destress. Today is National Bubble Bath Day, folks, and it’s all about self-care and relaxation!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Australia has 5 of the 10 most venomous snakes in the world.
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on January 8, your zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Capricorns are, without a shadow of a doubt, the most hardworking of all star signs.
People born during January have the Garnet birthstone. The garnet is a vibrant and meaningful gemstone, its name comes from a sacred fruit, the pomegranate.
If you were born on this day, you would likely have been conceived on or around April 17 of the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on this day will be due around October 1st, 2025.
