National JoyGerm Day – This day is all about spreading joy and positivity by infecting others with a “joy germ.”
National Argyle Day – This day celebrates the classic Scottish pattern of diamonds in various colors, commonly found on socks and other clothing items.
World Typing Day – This day aims to promote the skill of touch typing and raise awareness about the importance of typing skills in today’s digital world.
Earth’s Rotation Day – This day marks the anniversary of the first measurement of the Earth’s rotation by French astronomer Jean Picard in 1671.
Bubble Bath Day – This day encourages people to relax and unwind by taking a luxurious and soothing bubble bath.
1815 – Andrew Jackson and his American forces win the Battle of New Orleans, the final major battle of the War of 1812.
1835 – The United States national debt is zeroed out for the only time in history.
1867 – African American men are granted the right to vote in Washington, D.C.
1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Mississippi.
1964 – President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a “War on Poverty” in his State of the Union address.
1973 – The Paris Peace Accords are signed, officially ending the Vietnam War.
1992 – The Winter Olympics begin in Albertville, France.
2011 – A shooting in Tucson, Arizona, at a “Congress on Your Corner” event held by U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, kills six and injures 13 others.
2020 – Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 is shot down by the Iranian military, killing all 176 passengers and crew on board.
