World Heritage Day – This day is dedicated to celebrating cultural heritage and raising awareness about the importance of preserving historical sites and monuments around the world.
International Day for Monuments and Sites – This day is also dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the world’s cultural heritage, particularly monuments and sites of historical significance.
National Lineman Appreciation Day (USA) – This day honors the men and women who work as electrical linemen and women, who keep the power flowing to homes and businesses across the United States.
International Amateur Radio Day – This day is celebrated by amateur radio operators worldwide to recognize the importance of amateur radio in communication and disaster relief efforts.
Pet Owners Independence Day – This lighthearted day is a fun way to celebrate the joy and companionship that pets bring to our lives, while also imagining what it would be like if they could take care of themselves for a day!
1506: The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica is laid in Rome, Italy.
1775: Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Charleston to Lexington, Massachusetts, warning of approaching British troops.
1906: A massive earthquake and subsequent fires devastate San Francisco, California, killing thousands of people and destroying much of the city.
1942: The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo takes place, the first air raid by the United States to hit the Japanese capital during World War II.
1980: Zimbabwe gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1983: The United States Embassy bombing in Beirut, Lebanon kills 63 people, including 17 Americans.
2007: The Supreme Court of the United States upholds the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in Gonzales v. Carhart.
