International Day of Acceptance – This day promotes the acceptance of people with disabilities and encourages people to take action towards creating a more inclusive society.
Penguin Awareness Day – This day raises awareness about the plight of penguins, and promotes efforts to protect and conserve these beloved animals and their habitats.
World Religion Day – This day celebrates the diversity of religions around the world and promotes interfaith understanding and dialogue.
Cheese Lovers Day – This day celebrates the delicious and versatile world of cheese, and encourages people to indulge in their favorite cheeses and discover new ones.
National Buttercrunch Day (USA) – This day celebrates the sweet and crunchy confection known as buttercrunch, which is made from toffee covered in chocolate and nuts.
1265 – The first English parliament, known as the “Model Parliament,” is summoned by Simon de Montfort.
1841 – China cedes Hong Kong to Britain under the Treaty of Nanking.
1937 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States.
1961 – John F. Kennedy is inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States, delivering his famous “ask not what your country can do for you” speech.
1981 – Iran releases 52 American hostages after 444 days in captivity.
1993 – Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States.
2009 – Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office.
2017 – Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States.
2021 – Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, with Kamala Harris becoming the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president.
