International Literacy Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and promote initiatives that help people become literate.
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of clean air for the health of the planet and all its inhabitants.
World Physical Therapy Day: This day aims to promote the role of physical therapy in improving health and wellbeing, and to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy for people of all ages and abilities.
International Day of Solidarity with the People of Afghanistan: This day is observed to show support for the people of Afghanistan and to promote peace, security, and stability in the region.
National Grandparents Day (USA): This day is dedicated to celebrating the contributions and sacrifices of grandparents, and to promoting intergenerational relationships and understanding.
1565: The first permanent settlement in what is now the United States is established by the Spanish at St. Augustine, Florida.
1664: The Dutch surrender New Amsterdam, later renamed New York City, to the English.
1900: The Galveston hurricane, one of the deadliest natural disasters in US history, strikes the city of Galveston, Texas, killing an estimated 8,000 people.
1935: The Nuremberg Laws are enacted by Nazi Germany, stripping Jews of their citizenship and denying them basic rights.
1943: The Italian surrender to Allied forces in World War II is announced.
1966: Star Trek, the science fiction television series, premieres on NBC.
1974: US President Gerald Ford pardons his predecessor, Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
2017: A powerful earthquake strikes southern Mexico, killing more than 90 people and causing widespread damage.
