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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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In 2001, Wikipedia. Founded. Wikipedia was launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001 as a free and collaborative online encyclopedia

History

Wikipedia Founded. Wikipedia was launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001 as a free and collaborative online encyclopedia

How It's Celebrated

Wikipedia is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

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