International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism:
This day is observed to remember and pay tribute to the victims of terrorist attacks and to promote solidarity among countries against terrorism.
World Senior Citizen’s Day:
This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the challenges faced by older adults, promote their well-being, and recognize their contributions to society.
National Spumoni Day:
This day is dedicated to the traditional Italian dessert, spumoni, which is a layered ice cream dessert made with different flavors and colors.
International Homeless Animals Day:
This day is observed to raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals and encourage adoption and spaying/neutering to reduce the number of stray animals.
World Honey Bee Day:
This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of honeybees in maintaining biodiversity, pollination, and food security.
1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought between the forces of King Richard III and Henry Tudor (later King Henry VII), ending the Wars of the Roses and marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
1775: The British government declared the American colonies in a state of rebellion.
1851: The first America’s Cup yacht race was held off the coast of England, with the American yacht America beating the British fleet.
1902: Theodore Roosevelt became the first US president to ride in an automobile.
1942: The Battle of Stalingrad began during World War II, with German forces attempting to capture the Russian city.
1962: The Beatles released their first single, “Love Me Do,” in the United Kingdom.
1989: Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton was shot and killed in Oakland, California.
2017: A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of the United States, with a path of totality stretching from Oregon to South Carolina.
