National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – This day is dedicated to showing gratitude and support for the law enforcement officers who serve and protect our communities.
National Cassoulet Day – This day celebrates the hearty and delicious French dish of beans, sausage, and meat, and encourages people to try this classic cuisine.
Word Nerd Day – This day celebrates those who love and appreciate language, words, and grammar, and encourages people to expand their vocabulary and knowledge.
Balloon Ascension Day – This day commemorates the first hot air balloon flight made by the Montgolfier brothers in France in 1793.
International Choreographers Day – This day recognizes the creativity and artistry of choreographers in various fields, from dance to theater and beyond.
1493 – Christopher Columbus sets sail on his second voyage to the Americas.
1788 – Connecticut becomes the fifth state to join the United States.
1861 – Mississippi secedes from the United States, becoming the second state to do so.
1913 – Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, is born in Yorba Linda, California.
1945 – Soviet forces launch a major offensive against German troops in Eastern Europe, marking the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe.
1951 – The United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City.
2007 – Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone at the Macworld convention in San Francisco.
2011 – Anti-government protests begin in Tunisia, leading to the ousting of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
2020 – The World Health Organization confirms the first case of COVID-19 outside of China, in Thailand.
