World Schizophrenia Day – A day to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with schizophrenia.
International Tiara Day – A day to celebrate the elegance and glamour of tiaras, and to encourage people to wear them.
National Escargot Day – A day to celebrate the edible land snail, which is a delicacy in many parts of the world.
National Scavenger Hunt Day – A day to participate in scavenger hunts, a popular activity that involves finding and collecting objects.
International Women’s Health Day – A day to raise awareness about women’s health issues and encourage women to take control of their health.
National Brother’s Day (USA) – A day to honor and celebrate the bond between brothers.
European Day of Parks – A day to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of Europe’s protected areas, such as national parks and nature reserves.
1607: English colonists arrive at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America.
1738: John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, experiences a religious conversion, leading him to become a prominent evangelist and reformer.
1883: The Brooklyn Bridge, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City, is opened to traffic.
1935: The first Major League Baseball game is played at night, using floodlights, between the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies.
1962: Scott Carpenter becomes the second American to orbit the Earth, aboard the spacecraft Aurora 7.
1994: Four men convicted of bombing the World Trade Center in 1993 are each sentenced to 240 years in prison.
2014: The Irish voters approve same-sex marriage, becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage through a popular vote.
