World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day – This day raises awareness about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of 20 parasitic and bacterial infections that affect more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, mostly in developing countries.
International School Day of Non-Violence and Peace – This day promotes non-violence, tolerance, and solidarity among students and teachers around the world, and encourages them to become active promoters of peace and social justice.
National Croissant Day (USA) – This day celebrates the buttery, flaky pastry that originated in France and has become a popular breakfast and snack food around the world.
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day – This day celebrates the invention of bubble wrap, a packaging material that provides protection for fragile items and has also become a source of stress relief and entertainment for many people.
National Seed Swap Day (USA) – This day encourages gardeners and plant enthusiasts to exchange seeds with each other, promoting biodiversity and sustainability in agriculture and horticulture.
1649 – King Charles I of England is beheaded for treason during the English Civil War.
1882 – Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, is born in Hyde Park, New York.
1933 – Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg.
1948 – Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist.
1969 – The Beatles give their last public performance on the roof of Apple Records in London.
1972 – The British Army launches “Operation Flavius” in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in which three Provisional IRA members are shot dead by the SAS.
2003 – The United States space shuttle Columbia disintegrates upon reentry, killing all seven crew members.
2011 – Thousands of protesters gather in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
2020 – The World Health Organization declares the novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.
