World Book and Copyright Day: This day is celebrated to promote the importance of reading and the protection of intellectual property rights. It is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
English Language Day: This day is observed to celebrate the English language as one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It is organized by the UN.
International Girls in ICT Day: This day is celebrated to promote girls’ participation in the field of information and communication technology. It is organized by the International Telecommunication Union.
World Laboratory Day: This day is celebrated to recognize the importance of laboratories in scientific research and development. It also highlights the contribution of scientists and technicians working in laboratories.
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Turkey): This day is a public holiday in Turkey and is celebrated to honor the nation’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who dedicated the day to children. It is a day for children to express their hopes and dreams for the future.
1564: William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
1616: William Shakespeare dies in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
1914: The first baseball game is played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
1940: The Rhythm Club fire kills 209 people in Natchez, Mississippi.
1954: Hank Aaron hits his first home run for the Milwaukee Braves.
1968: Student protests erupt in New York City, leading to the closure of many colleges and universities.
1985: Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases “New Coke,” which is later widely criticized and ultimately discontinued.
1993: The first website is launched by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web.
2018: Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush’s wife, Barbara Bush, dies at the age of 92.
