World Meteorological Day: This day is observed to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of meteorology and how it contributes to improving our understanding of climate change and weather patterns.
National Puppy Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating puppies and raising awareness about the adoption and rescue of orphaned or abandoned puppies. It also aims to encourage responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals.
Near Miss Day: This day is observed to commemorate the close passage of a large asteroid named 4581 Asclepius in 1989, which came within 690,000 miles (1.11 million kilometers) of Earth. The day serves as a reminder of the potential risks posed by near-Earth objects and the importance of monitoring them to prevent potential impacts.
World Optometry Day: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the role of optometrists in providing eye care services and the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision and preventing eye diseases.
Pakistan Day: This day commemorates the adoption of the Lahore Resolution in 1940, which called for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the Indian subcontinent. It is a national holiday in Pakistan and is celebrated with parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and other cultural events.
1775: Patrick Henry delivers his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in Virginia, urging American colonists to fight for their independence from Great Britain.
1801: The Russian Tsar Paul I is assassinated in his palace in St. Petersburg.
1903: The Wright brothers apply for a patent on their flying machine.
1933: The Enabling Act is passed by the German Reichstag, giving Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers.
1942: The first V-2 rocket test is carried out by Nazi Germany.
1965: NASA launches the Gemini 3 spacecraft, the first manned mission of the Gemini program.
1983: President Ronald Reagan introduces the Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as “Star Wars,” a plan to create a missile defense system in space.
2010: President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act into law, overhauling the United States’ healthcare system.
