World MS Day – A day to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease affecting millions worldwide, and to support those living with MS and their families.
World Otter Day – This day is dedicated to the conservation of otters, the playful and adorable aquatic animals. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of otters in the ecosystem and the threats they face due to habitat loss, pollution, and illegal trade.
Sun Screen Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of using sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The day also highlights the risks of skin cancer and other skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure.
National Grape Popsicle Day – This day celebrates one of the most popular frozen treats in the world, the grape-flavored popsicle. It’s a perfect day to enjoy this refreshing snack with friends and family.
Ramadan – This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it’s observed as a holy month by Muslims worldwide. It’s a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, and it culminates with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
1703: Saint Petersburg is founded by Peter the Great.
1933: The Walt Disney Company releases the cartoon “Three Little Pigs.”
1941: World War II – The German battleship Bismarck sinks the British battle cruiser HMS Hood, killing over 1,400 crew members.
1967: Australia holds a referendum to decide whether Indigenous Australians should be counted in the national census and whether the federal government should have the power to make laws for them.
1995: Actor Christopher Reeve is paralyzed from the neck down after falling from his horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia.
2016: President Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, the site of the first atomic bombing in 1945.
