World Day for International Justice – This day is observed to promote and support the work of the International Criminal Court and to emphasize the importance of international justice.
National French Fry Day – This day celebrates one of the world’s most beloved fast foods – the French fry.
Embrace Your Geekness Day – This day celebrates all things nerdy and geeky, encouraging people to embrace their passions and interests.
International Rock Day – This day is dedicated to celebrating rock music and the culture that surrounds it.
International Puzzle Day – This day encourages people to solve puzzles of all kinds, from jigsaw puzzles to crossword puzzles and beyond.
1787: The Congress of the Confederation in the United States passes the Northwest Ordinance, which establishes the Northwest Territory and creates a system for admitting new states to the Union.
1863: The New York City draft riots begin, in which protesters opposed to the Civil War draft loot and burn buildings, attack police and soldiers, and lynch African Americans.
1923: The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, California.
1960: John F. Kennedy is nominated for president at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.
1985: Live Aid, a charity concert organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, takes place in London and Philadelphia, raising millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa.
2013: George Zimmerman is found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.
