National Pet Day – This day is dedicated to celebrating the joy that pets bring to our lives and to create awareness about animal welfare issues.
World Parkinson’s Disease Day – This day aims to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and the need for better treatment, care, and support for people affected by this condition.
International Louie Louie Day – This day celebrates the popular American rock ‘n’ roll song “Louie Louie” and its influence on music and culture.
National Submarine Day – This day celebrates the United States Navy’s submarine force and its contributions to national security and defense.
Barbershop Quartet Day – This day celebrates the art of barbershop quartet singing, a style of a cappella music that originated in the United States.
World Day of Silence – This day encourages people to take a vow of silence for a day to raise awareness about the silencing effects of discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
491: Anastasius becomes the Byzantine emperor after the death of Zeno.
1079: Bishop Stanislaus of Krakow is executed by order of King Bolesław II of Poland.
1689: William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
1814: Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates his throne for the first time and is exiled to the island of Elba.
1868: The Shogunate is abolished in Japan and restored power to the Emperor.
1951: U.S. President Harry Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of his command in Korea.
1970: Apollo 13 is launched, with astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise on board.
2002: Over 120 people are killed and hundreds more injured in a series of bomb blasts in Algeria.
