World Street Children’s Day – This day raises awareness about the plight of street children around the world and advocates for their rights and well-being.
International Zebra Day – This day celebrates and raises awareness about zebras, a unique and endangered species of equids that are native to Africa.
National Backward Day (USA) – This day encourages people to do everything backwards, from wearing their clothes inside out to walking backwards, as a way to have fun and break out of their routine.
Inspire Your Heart With Art Day – This day celebrates the power of art to inspire and uplift people, and encourages them to explore their creative side and appreciate art in all its forms.
World Leprosy Day – This day raises awareness about leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects millions of people around the world, and promotes efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease.
1606 – Guy Fawkes is executed in London for his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot.
1865 – The United States Congress passes the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
1919 – The Paris Peace Conference begins, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ends World War I.
1943 – The Battle of Stalingrad ends with the surrender of the German army, a turning point in World War II.
1958 – Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, is launched into orbit.
1968 – The Tet Offensive begins in Vietnam, marking a major turning point in the war.
1990 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Moscow, Russia.
2000 – Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashes off the coast of California, killing all 88 people on board.
2020 – The United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union, following a referendum in 2016.
