World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – This day celebrates the wisdom and experience of older generations, and promotes intergenerational bonding and support.
International Sweatpants Day – This day celebrates the comfortable and casual clothing item known as sweatpants, which have become especially popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day – This day encourages cat owners to interact with their feline friends and try to understand their behavior and needs better.
Celebration of Life Day – This day encourages people to celebrate the gift of life and to focus on positivity and gratitude.
National Blonde Brownie Day (USA) – This day celebrates the delicious dessert known as blonde brownies, which are made from brown sugar and have a rich, buttery flavor.
1506 – The first contingent of the Swiss Guard arrives at the Vatican, beginning their tradition of serving as the Pope’s personal bodyguard.
1901 – Queen Victoria of Great Britain dies after a reign of 63 years, marking the end of the Victorian era.
1944 – The Allies begin the Anzio campaign during World War II, landing troops behind German lines in Italy.
1973 – The U.S. Supreme Court issues its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion in the United States.
1984 – Apple introduces the Macintosh personal computer, revolutionizing the computer industry with its graphical user interface.
1992 – Algerian terrorists launch a series of attacks on the French Embassy, a police station, and other targets in Algiers, killing dozens of people.
2002 – Kmart files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, becoming the largest retail bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time.
2017 – Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
2021 – Over 400,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States since the start of the pandemic, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
