World Chocolate Day: Observed annually on July 7th, this day celebrates one of the world’s most beloved treats – chocolate!
Global Forgiveness Day: This day is all about promoting forgiveness and understanding as a means of resolving conflicts and fostering peace.
International Day of Cooperatives: This day celebrates the role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable development and economic growth.
International Pinot Noir Day: Wine enthusiasts around the world celebrate the delicious and complex flavors of Pinot Noir on July 7th.
National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day: This day encourages fathers and daughters to spend quality time together and enjoy a leisurely walk.
National Macaroni Day: A day to celebrate the delicious and versatile pasta dish – macaroni!
1456: A Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi defeats the Ottoman Turks at the Siege of Belgrade, a key victory in the defense of Europe against the Ottoman Empire.
1937: The Second Sino-Japanese War begins with a clash between Chinese and Japanese troops near the Marco Polo Bridge outside Beijing, China.
1981: President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court.
2005: Terrorist bombings in London, England, kill 52 people and injure over 700 others.
2016: South Sudan becomes the world’s newest country to gain independence, separating from Sudan after a long civil war.
2019: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduces a bill to Parliament to ban the sale, possession, and manufacturing of military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles in the country following the Christchurch mosque shootings.
