World Pangolin Day – A day dedicated to raising awareness about the world’s only scaled mammal, the pangolin, and the conservation efforts to protect them from poaching and illegal trade.
Innovation Day – A day to celebrate and promote innovative ideas, products, and services that have the potential to create positive changes in society.
National Do a Grouch a Favor Day – A day to do something nice for someone who is often grumpy or negative, and try to brighten up their day.
Safer Internet Day – An annual event aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of the internet, especially among young people.
National Almond Day – A day to celebrate the versatility and health benefits of almonds, which are a rich source of nutrients and often used in cooking, baking, and snacking.
116 – Emperor Trajan dies, marking the end of the Roman Empire’s Golden Age.
1862 – American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Donelson, Tennessee, marking the first major Union victory in the war.
1918 – Lithuania declares independence from Russia.
1959 – Fidel Castro becomes the Prime Minister of Cuba.
1968 – The first 911 emergency phone system goes into service in the United States.
1998 – China launches its first satellite for scientific research and technology demonstration.
2005 – The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to combat global warming, goes into effect after being ratified by 141 countries.
