January 1

January 1 is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. 364 days remain until the end of the year (365 in leap years).

• 1912: ‘Alí-Muhammad Varqá, prominent Bahá’í, Hand of the Cause and trustee of Huqúqu'lláh is born
• 1962: Amelia Collins, prominent Bahá’í and Hand of the Cause passes away in Haifa, Israel
• 1971: Death of Hand of the Cause of God, Agnes Alexander