January 1 Happy Public Domain Day!

Here are 10 notable works that may enter the public domain on January 1, 2024:

1. "Steamboat Willie," an animated short film featuring Mickey Mouse, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
2. "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway, a significant modernist novel exploring post-World War I disillusionment.
3. "Lady Sings the Blues" by Billie Holiday, a classic jazz song that has become an emblem of the jazz era.
4. "Show Boat," a musical in two acts by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, based on Edna Ferber's novel of the same name.
   
5. "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett, a classic detective novel introducing the iconic character Sam Spade.
6. "Oranges and Lemons" by John Galsworthy, a collection of short stories exploring various human relationships and themes.
7. "The Story of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting, a beloved children's book about a physician who can talk to animals.
8. "Cleopatra" by H. Rider Haggard, a historical adventure novel centered around the legendary Egyptian queen.
9. "Strange Interlude" by Eugene O'Neill, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play known for its innovative use of soliloquy to reveal characters' inner thoughts.
10. "Loves of a Blonde" (Lásky jedné plavovlásky), a Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Miloš Forman.

Please note that the public domain status of these works may depend on various factors, including copyright renewals or restorations. It is advisable to verify the copyright status of specific works before assuming they have entered the public domain.