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Get ready to honor all the Colins in your life on January 29 for National Colin Day! This day celebrates anyone with the name Colin, which has Celtic origins and means "youthful" or "victorious". The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is now commonly used around the world. On this day, let's show our appreciation for all the amazing Colins out there – from our friends and family, to celebrities and historical figures. So spread some love and cheer on this special day dedicated to all things Colin!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Colin MacInnes</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famed English novelist and journalist Colin MacInnes is born, author of the London Trilogy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1941</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Sir Colin Davis</div><div class='timeline-text'>British Conductor Sir Colin Davis, who had a lasting impact on the London Symphony Orchestra, is born.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Colin Vearncombe</div><div class='timeline-text'>British singer-songwriter Colin Vearncombe, also known as Black, who was notable for his hit 'Wonderful Life', is born.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Colin Cowherd</div><div class='timeline-text'>Colin Cowherd, renowned American sports media personality, is born.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Colin Morgan</div><div class='timeline-text'>Northern Irish actor Colin Morgan, best known for his role in BBC's Merlin series, is born.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Colin Powell's Rise in Politics</div><div class='timeline-text'>Colin Powell becomes the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Colin-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a party celebrating all things Colin! Decorate with pictures and posters of famous Colins, serve Colin-inspired snacks and drinks, and play games that revolve around the name Colin.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch movies starring Colins</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and have a movie night featuring films starring actors named Colin. Some suggestions include "Colin Firth," "Colin Farrell," and "Colin Hanks."</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out new Colin recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for recipes that have the word "Colin" in them, such as "Colin-butter cookies" or "Colin-slaw." Have a cooking party and try out these unique dishes with your friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a Colin scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a list of items related to the name Colin and have a scavenger hunt with your friends. The first person or team to find all the items on the list wins a prize, such as a gift card to a store called "Colin's."</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up as famous Colins</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage your friends to come dressed as their favorite Colin, whether it be a celebrity or someone they know in real life. Host a costume contest and give out awards for the best Colin costumes.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a celebration of all things Colin</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Colin Day is a chance to honor and appreciate all the amazing people named Colin. Whether it's your friend, family member, or even just someone you admire from afar - this day is all about celebrating them and their unique talents!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Colins are awesome!</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it, anyone named Colin is automatically cool. From famous Colins like Colin Firth and Colin Kaepernick, to regular folks with the name - we can all agree that Colins bring a certain charm and charisma to any situation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day for connection</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Colin Day is also a great opportunity to connect with other people who share the same name. It's always fun to find common ground with others, and celebrating this special day together can create lasting bonds and friendships.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are two essential ways to pronounce 'Colin'</h3><p class='facts-content'>While most Americans tend to pronounce it 'COH-lin,' British, Irish, and Australians more commonly say 'COH-luhn,' which is closer to its Celtic roots.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many notable ‘Colins’ have shaped history and culture</h3><p class='facts-content'>From Secretary of State Colin Powell, who made significant impacts on U.S. politics, to actors like Colin Firth and Colin Farrell who have entertained audiences worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Colin took a leap in popularity during the late 20th Century</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although it has been in use for centuries, the name Colin saw a resurgence in popularity starting in the mid-20th century and remains a favored name to this day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Colin holds a world record for solving Rubik's Cubes</h3><p class='facts-content'>A man named Colin Burns holds the world record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik's Cube, clocking in at a startling 5.25 seconds.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Colin helped shape modern computing</h3><p class='facts-content'>Colin Maclaurin, a Scottish mathematician whose series expansion was crucial in many areas of physics and computer-generated imaging, left a significant impact on modern computing.</p></div></div>
National Colin Day is celebrated on January 29 every year. In 2024, National Colin Day will occur on a Monday.
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