World Kidney Day – A global health campaign that raises awareness about the importance of kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems.
International Women in STEM Day – A day that celebrates and highlights the achievements of women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), while also promoting gender equality and encouraging young girls to pursue STEM careers.
World Plumbing Day – A day that recognizes the important role that plumbing plays in promoting public health and safeguarding the environment, while also raising awareness about the need for access to clean water and basic sanitation.
Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day – A food holiday that encourages people to indulge in delicious waffles made with oats and nuts. It is also an opportunity to experiment with different toppings and share waffle recipes with others.
537 – The Gothic War (535–554) between the Byzantine Empire and the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy begins with the Siege of Rome.
1810 – Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is married to Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria.
1861 – American Civil War: The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted.
1941 – World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies on loan.
2011 – A 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami that causes widespread damage and kills thousands of people.
2014 – The International Court of Justice orders Japan to stop whaling in the Antarctic, ruling that it violates the International Whaling Commission’s moratorium on commercial whaling.
