What happened on Sunday January 24, 2021?

About January 24th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the final day of the Trump Administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially accused China of committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims. The United States confirmed that approximately 2 million Uyghur Muslims and other minority Muslim groups have been detained in internment camps in the Xinjiang region. Despite China's vehement denials, the US maintained its stance on human rights violations, bringing international attention to the systematic persecution of the Uyghur population.
  • Day of the week: January 24th, 2021 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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January 24, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 2021:

  • US Accuses China of Genocide Against Uyghur Muslims On the final day of the Trump Administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially accused China of committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims. The United States confirmed that approximately 2 million Uyghur Muslims and other minority Muslim groups have been detained in internment camps in the Xinjiang region. Despite China's vehement denials, the US maintained its stance on human rights violations, bringing international attention to the systematic persecution of the Uyghur population.
  • US Accuses China of Genocide Against Uyghur Muslims On the final day of the Trump Administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially accused China of committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims. The United States confirmed that approximately 2 million Uyghur Muslims and other minority Muslim groups have been detained in internment camps in the Xinjiang region. Despite China's vehement denials, the US maintained its stance on human rights violations, bringing international attention to the systematic persecution of the Uyghur population.
  • Mass Shooting in Indianapolis A devastating mass shooting occurred in the northeast side of Indianapolis on January 24, resulting in five fatalities, including a pregnant victim, and one juvenile injured. The incident was described by the mayor as the 'largest mass casualty shooting in more than a decade'. Investigations revealed that the suspected shooter was a seventeen-year-old male, believed to be a family member of the deceased. The suspect was arrested on January 28 and is expected to be charged as an adult, with allegations of attempting to kill his brother, who managed to escape.
  • Mass Shooting in Indianapolis A devastating mass shooting occurred in the northeast side of Indianapolis on January 24, resulting in five fatalities, including a pregnant victim, and one juvenile injured. The incident was described by the mayor as the 'largest mass casualty shooting in more than a decade'. Investigations revealed that the suspected shooter was a seventeen-year-old male, believed to be a family member of the deceased. The suspect was arrested on January 28 and is expected to be charged as an adult, with allegations of attempting to kill his brother, who managed to escape.
  • NFL Conference Championship Games The 2021 NFL Conference Championships featured two exciting matchups. In the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills with a score of 38-24. In the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerged victorious against the Green Bay Packers, winning 31-26. These games determined the teams that would advance to Super Bowl LV.
  • NFL Conference Championship Games The 2021 NFL Conference Championships featured two exciting matchups. In the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills with a score of 38-24. In the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerged victorious against the Green Bay Packers, winning 31-26. These games determined the teams that would advance to Super Bowl LV.

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January 24, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 24, 2021?


January 24, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 24th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 2021 can also be written as 1/24/2021 in the US and as 24/1/2021 in UK and Europe.

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January 24, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


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January 24, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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January 24, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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January 24, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 24, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 24, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 04:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2021.

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How old is someone born on January 24, 2021?


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