International Roma Day – This day is observed to celebrate and raise awareness about the history, culture, and rights of the Roma community.
International Day of Pink – This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the issues surrounding discrimination and bullying of the LGBTQ+ community.
International Romani Language Day – This day is celebrated to promote the Romani language and its use in various settings.
World Health Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about important health issues and promote healthy habits and behaviors around the world. The theme for 2022 is “Building a Fairer, Healthier World”.
International Beaver Day – This day is dedicated to celebrating the role and importance of beavers in ecosystems and promoting their conservation.
National Zoo Lovers Day – This day encourages people to visit their local zoo and appreciate the animals and conservation efforts that take place there.
Draw a Bird Day – This day encourages people to draw birds and share their creations with others, while also raising awareness about bird conservation.
876 AD: Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul: A Byzantine army defeats an Abbasid army near the modern-day city of Raqqa, Syria.
1093 AD: The new Winchester Cathedral is consecrated by Bishop Walkelin.
1730 AD: Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in New York City, is dedicated.
1820 AD: The Venus de Milo statue is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos.
1864 AD: American Civil War: Union forces capture Fort Esperanza, Texas.
1904 AD: Longacre Square in New York City is renamed Times Square after The New York Times.
1952 AD: U.S. President Harry Truman seizes steel mills to prevent a nationwide strike.
1994 AD: Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain is found dead in his home in Seattle, Washington, USA.
2013 AD: The Vatican’s new pope, Pope Francis, delivers his first Easter Sunday Mass to a crowd of thousands.
