World Voice Day: This day is observed to create awareness about the importance of the voice in our daily lives and the impact it has on our social interactions, relationships, and overall well-being.
National Healthcare Decisions Day (U.S.): This day is observed to encourage people to communicate their healthcare wishes and preferences with their families, friends, and healthcare providers in advance, so that their medical treatment can be aligned with their values and preferences.
National Bean Counter Day: This day is celebrated to honor and recognize the contributions of accountants and other financial professionals who play a critical role in managing the financial resources of organizations and individuals.
Wear Pajamas to Work Day: This day is a fun, lighthearted holiday that encourages people to wear their pajamas to work or school, and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
73 AD – The Masada fortress falls to the Romans after a long siege, ending the Jewish revolt.
1862 – Slavery is abolished in the District of Columbia, USA.
1917 – Vladimir Lenin returns to Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) from Switzerland, beginning the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.
1947 – A massive explosion at the Texas City port results in the deaths of more than 500 people.
1963 – Martin Luther King Jr. writes his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” which becomes a cornerstone of the civil rights movement.
1972 – Apollo 16 is launched on a mission to explore the moon.
2007 – The Virginia Tech shooting occurs, in which a lone gunman kills 32 people and injures many others before committing suicide.
