International Missing Children’s Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the plight of missing children and to encourage parents, guardians, and communities to work together to protect children from abduction, exploitation, and harm.
Towel Day: A day of commemoration for the author Douglas Adams, who wrote the famous science fiction book series “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” On this day, fans of the book carry a towel with them to honor Adams and his work.
Africa Day: This day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) on May 25, 1963. It aims to celebrate the achievements of the African continent and to promote unity and solidarity among its nations.
National Wine Day: A day to celebrate the joy and diversity of wine, from vineyards to tasting rooms to dinner tables. It’s a day to savor and appreciate the history and culture that surround this beloved beverage.
National Brown-Bag-It Day: A day to bring your lunch to work or school instead of going out to eat, in order to save money and promote healthy eating habits.
Geek Pride Day: A day to celebrate all things geeky, from science fiction and fantasy to video games and technology. It’s a day to embrace your inner nerd and to revel in the things that make us unique and interesting.
National Tap Dance Day: A day to celebrate the art of tap dancing, a popular form of dance that originated in the United States in the early 19th century. It’s a day to appreciate the rhythms and movements of this lively and expressive dance style.
240 BC: The first recorded passage of Halley’s Comet was observed by Chinese astronomers.
1521: The Edict of Worms was issued by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, declaring Martin Luther a heretic and banning the reading or possession of his writings.
1787: The Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia with the goal of revising the Articles of Confederation and creating a new system of government for the United States.
1895: Oscar Wilde was convicted of “gross indecency” and sentenced to two years in prison for homosexual acts.
1961: President John F. Kennedy announced the United States’ goal of putting a man on the moon before the end of the decade.
1977: The first Star Wars movie was released in theaters, revolutionizing the science fiction genre and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
2008: NASA’s Phoenix lander successfully landed on Mars, beginning a mission to study the planet’s history of water and potential habitability.
