International Day of Yoga – It is celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
World Music Day – Also known as Fête de la Musique, it is celebrated in over 120 countries as a day to celebrate the power and spirit of music.
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice – The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is celebrated as a day to acknowledge the significance of the sun and nature.
International Day of Light – This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of light and light-based technologies in different fields like science, art, culture, and sustainable development.
National Indigenous Peoples Day – It is celebrated in Canada to honor and recognize the contributions and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
World Humanist Day – This day promotes the idea of humanism as a philosophy that emphasizes human values, ethics, and dignity.
International Surfing Day – It is celebrated to raise awareness about the sport of surfing and the importance of protecting the oceans and beaches.
World Migratory Bird Day – This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their conservation.
1788: U.S. Constitution ratified by New Hampshire – New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the United States Constitution, which established the federal government and outlined the structure of the country’s political system.
1834: Cyrus Hall McCormick patents the reaping machine – The McCormick reaper was a mechanical device that automated the harvesting of crops such as wheat and other grains. It revolutionized agriculture and helped to increase food production.
1948: The Berlin Airlift begins – In response to the Soviet Union’s blockade of Berlin, the United States, Great Britain, and France begin an airlift to supply the city with food, fuel, and other necessities.
1964: Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed into law – President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
1982: John Hinckley Jr. found not guilty by reason of insanity – Hinckley, who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is found not guilty by reason of insanity and is committed to a mental hospital.
