World Food Safety Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about food safety and to encourage everyone to take steps to prevent and manage foodborne diseases.
International Level Crossing Awareness Day – This day is aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of railway crossings and encouraging people to take safety precautions when crossing railway lines.
National Cancer Survivors Day – This day is observed to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors and to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by those who have survived cancer.
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – A day to indulge in this classic and beloved flavor of ice cream.
VCR Day – A nostalgic day celebrating the technology of the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) and its impact on home entertainment.
1494: Treaty of Tordesillas is signed, dividing the newly-discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain.
1654: Louis XIV is crowned king of France at the age of 15.
1893: Mohandas Gandhi commits his first act of civil disobedience in South Africa.
1942: The Battle of Midway begins, which is considered the turning point of World War II in the Pacific.
1967: Israel captures the Old City of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War.
1982: Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, is opened to the public as a museum.
2019: Rafael Nadal wins the French Open for the 12th time, becoming the first tennis player in history to win the same Grand Slam tournament 12 times.
