International Plastic Bag Free Day – This day is observed annually on July 3rd to encourage people to reduce their use of single-use plastic bags and raise awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment.
International Day of Cooperatives – This day is observed on the first Saturday of July every year to promote the role of cooperatives in economic, social, and cultural development, and to highlight the contributions of cooperatives to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
National Fried Clam Day – While not an international day, National Fried Clam Day is celebrated in the United States on July 3rd each year to commemorate this popular seafood dish.
Compliment Your Mirror Day – This lighthearted day encourages people to look in the mirror and give themselves compliments, promoting positive self-talk and self-love.
1608: Samuel de Champlain founds the city of Quebec in Canada.
1775: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
1863: The Battle of Gettysburg begins during the American Civil War.
1938: American aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan disappear over the Pacific Ocean during an attempted round-the-world flight.
1971: Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock band The Doors, is found dead in his bathtub in Paris, France.
1988: The USS Vincennes, a U.S. Navy warship, shoots down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board.
2013: Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is ousted in a military coup after widespread protests.
