International Tiger Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of tigers, their conservation, and the threats they face from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.
National Lipstick Day – Celebrated annually, this day honors the versatile makeup product that has been used for centuries to enhance and beautify lips.
International Day of Friendship – This day aims to promote peace and understanding between individuals and communities, encourage reconciliation and bridge-building, and celebrate the value of friendship.
Global Tiger Recovery Program – This initiative aims to double the number of wild tigers by 2022 and promote the conservation and sustainable management of tiger habitats.
International Chicken Wing Day – Celebrated on the last Saturday of July, this day is dedicated to the popular appetizer of chicken wings and encourages people to try different flavors and styles.
International Lasagna Day – This day celebrates the classic Italian dish of layered pasta, sauce, and cheese, and encourages people to experiment with different recipes and variations.
1030: Battle of Stiklestad – Norwegian King Olaf II Haraldsson is killed in battle, later becoming St. Olaf.
1565: The widowed Mary, Queen of Scots marries Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, cousin to Queen Elizabeth I of England.
1858: The first commercial treaty between Japan and the United States is signed.
1921: Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party).
1958: The U.S. Congress passes the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
1981: Lady Diana Spencer marries Prince Charles at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, becoming the Princess of Wales.
2005: Astronomers announce the discovery of Eris, a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt larger than Pluto, leading to Pluto’s reclassification as a “dwarf planet.”
