Don’t Step on a Bee Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of bees in our ecosystem and to encourage people to take steps to protect them. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, which is essential for the growth of crops and plants.
International Nikola Tesla Day – This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Nikola Tesla, a renowned inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist. The day is observed to honor his contributions to science and technology.
Teddy Bear Picnic Day – This day is celebrated to honor the teddy bear, a popular stuffed toy that has been around for over a century. People of all ages are encouraged to take part in picnics with their favorite teddy bears.
Clerihew Day – This day is observed to celebrate the life and works of Edmund Clerihew Bentley, the inventor of the clerihew poem. Clerihew poems are humorous verses that are written in a specific rhyming scheme and often feature famous people or characters.
Piña Colada Day – This day celebrates the piña colada, a popular cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. The cocktail is said to have originated in Puerto Rico in the 1950s.
National Kitten Day (USA) – This day is observed in the United States to raise awareness about the importance of adopting kittens and to promote their well-being. Kitten Day encourages people to consider adopting a kitten from a shelter or rescue organization.
1553: Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed queen of England, but her reign lasts only 9 days.
1890: Wyoming becomes the 44th state of the United States.
1925: The famous Scopes Monkey Trial begins in Dayton, Tennessee, as high school teacher John T. Scopes is charged with teaching evolution in violation of state law.
1940: The Battle of Britain begins as the German Luftwaffe attacks British airfields and cities.
1962: Telstar, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
1973: The Bahamas gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1985: The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is bombed and sunk in Auckland, New Zealand by French intelligence agents.
2008: The oil price reaches $147 per barrel, the highest price in history at the time.
