02 January - World Introvert Day

 

World Introvert Day is observed on 02 January each year. It is a day to celebrate and appreciate the qualities and contributions of introverts. This day recognizes the importance of introverted individuals and encourages understanding and acceptance of their unique traits, such as a preference for solitude, deep thinking, and reflective qualities.

The day aims to dispel misconceptions about introversion and to highlight the value introverts bring to various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and society as a whole. It is an opportunity for introverts to feel seen and acknowledged in a world that often emphasizes extroverted qualities. World Introvert Day promotes inclusivity and encourages a more nuanced understanding of personality traits.

Many important and influential individuals throughout history have been known to exhibit introverted qualities. It's important to note that introversion is just one aspect of personality and doesn't limit a person's ability to achieve greatness. Some notable introverts include:Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, J.K. Rowling, Warren Buffett,

It's important to recognize that introversion is a spectrum, and individuals may exhibit introverted traits to varying degrees. Additionally, many successful people may display a mix of introverted and extroverted qualities depending on the context.

02 January - Gilbert & Ellice Islands issues its first postage stamps.

 

On 02 January 1976  overprinted Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps were issued for Gilbert Islands. Illustrated is a 1¢ stamp overprinted “THE GILBERT ISLANDS”. A red bar across the bottom of the stamp obliterates the original “GILBERT&ELLICE ISLANDS.”

Gilbert Islands stamps continued to be produced through 1979, when the colony became an independent republic named Kiribati.

The republic’s first stamp, issued July 12, 1979, proudly proclaims “INDEPENDENCE 1979” above its new national flag.

Meanwhile, the status of the nine Ellice Islands was changing as well. The group remained a crown colony until 1975, when Ellice Islands became a separate British dependency with its own government and was renamed Tuvalu.

Maps of each of the nation’s islands and atolls appeared on Tuvalu’s stamps in 1976.

Shown nearby is a 1¢ stamp with a map of the reef island of Niulakita

Tuvalu gained independence on Oct. 1, 1978, and marked the occasion by overprinting seven stamps issued in 1976 with the words “INDEPENDENCE 1ST OCTOBER 1978.”

The overprinted stamps are Tuvalu Scott 85-91. The overprinted 20¢ stamp  is shown nearby, with a map of Vaitupu and a maneapa (house).

The geopolitics of faraway Gilbert & Ellice Islands from long ago to the present day is fascinating, and collecting the attractive stamps that document the history and beauty of the islands is equally absorbing. Give it a try!

 

02 January - Australia issued its first postage stamps in 1913

 

Australia issued its first postage stamps on 02 January 1913. These stamps are collectively known as the "Kangaroo and Map" series and are considered iconic in Australian philately. The set featured a kangaroo in motion and an outline map of Australia. This series marked the beginning of Australia's use of its own postage stamps, reflecting its move toward greater independence.

Prior to 1913, the Australian states issued their own stamps. The introduction of a unified postal system and the issuance of Commonwealth stamps represented a significant step in the nation's history. The "Kangaroo and Map" series is still notable among collectors and enthusiasts for its historical and cultural significance.

 

02 January - British South Africa Company issues its first postage stamps.

 

The first stamps of Rhodesia were those issued on 2 January 1892. They were inscribed “British South Africa Company”. This is an inscription common amongst all stamps until the territory administered by the BSAC was transferred to other colonies in the 1920s.“Rhodesia” did not appear on any stamps until the overprinted Arms issue of 1909-12

02 January - Mahatma Gandhi left the Tolstoy Farm in Transvaal, South Africa.

 

 On 02 January 1913 Mahatma Gandhi left the Tolstoy Farm in Transvaal, South Africa. The Tolstoy Farm was an intentional community or ashram established by Gandhi during his time in South Africa. It was named after the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, whose philosophy of nonviolent resistance greatly influenced Gandhi.

Gandhi used the Tolstoy Farm as a center for his satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) campaigns in South Africa. During his stay there, he and his followers engaged in various activities aimed at promoting self-sufficiency, simplicity, and communal living. The experiences at the Tolstoy Farm played a significant role in shaping Gandhi's philosophy and methods of nonviolent protest, which he later applied in the Indian independence movement.

 

02 January - Motivation and Inspiration Day in USA

 

Motivation and Inspiration Day is annually celebrated on January 2 in the United States of America. It is a day to sober up after all the festivities of New Year’s Eve and really get to work on those resolutions. At the start of each new year, we all swear to heaven, and beyond that, that this is the year we will achieve our set goals and improve ourselves in general. Motivation and Inspiration Day is the perfect day to get off your butt and start working towards that. It is also a day to remember the tragic events of 9/11 in the U.S. and get a renewed focus in your daily life.

02 January - Purandara Dasa death anniversary

 

Purandara Dasa, also known as Saint Purandara Dasa, was a prominent 16th-century composer and saint from the Indian state of Karnataka. He passed away on 02 January 1565

Purandara Dasa is considered the father of Carnatic music and made significant contributions to the development of classical music in South India. He composed numerous devotional songs (kirtanas) in Kannada, praising Lord Krishna and emphasizing the values of dharma (righteousness) and bhakti (devotion). His compositions are still widely revered and sung in classical music performances today.