International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action: This day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war and to call for action to remove these hazards from affected areas.
International Pillow Fight Day: This is a fun and lighthearted event that encourages people to gather in public spaces and engage in pillow fights. The event is meant to promote community building, stress relief, and playful interaction.
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members: This day honors the courage and dedication of staff members who work for the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations and have been detained, gone missing or been victims of other forms of violence while carrying out their duties.
World Stray Animals Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the plight of stray animals and to encourage action to address issues related to animal welfare and overpopulation.
1581: Francis Drake is knighted by Queen Elizabeth I on board the Golden Hind.
1841: President William Henry Harrison dies of pneumonia, making him the first U.S. president to die in office.
1949: The North Atlantic Treaty is signed, establishing the NATO alliance.
1968: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
1975: Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
2005: Pope John Paul II dies at the age of 84, after serving as pope for over 26 years.
