Stephen Foster Memorial Day

Stephen Foster Memorial Day is a day observed by United States federal government on January 13. According to 36 U.S.C. § 140, Stephen Foster Memorial Day celebrates the life of American songwriter Stephen Foster.[1] The date commemorates date that Foster died. The law took effect on November 2, 1966, and the day was first observed in January 1967.

Stephen Foster Memorial Day
DateJanuary 13
Next timeJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)
Frequencyannual
First timeJanuary 13, 1967; 57 years ago (January 13, 1967)

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