International Chocolate Day – This day is celebrated annually to indulge in your favorite chocolate treats and to honor the creation of chocolate, which has been enjoyed for thousands of years.
International Programmers’ Day – Celebrated annually on the 256th day of the year, this day honors computer programmers and their contributions to society.
Roald Dahl Day – This day marks the birthday of the renowned British author, Roald Dahl, and is celebrated with various events and activities to promote reading and literacy.
Positive Thinking Day – Observed annually to encourage positivity and optimism, and to recognize the benefits of positive thinking for one’s mental and physical well-being.
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day – This day is dedicated to raising awareness about celiac disease, a condition that affects the digestive system and is caused by an intolerance to gluten.
National Grandparents Day (USA) – Celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, this day is an opportunity to honor and appreciate grandparents for their love and support.
National Hug Your Hound Day – This day encourages dog owners to show their furry friends some extra love and affection with hugs and treats.
585 BC – A solar eclipse, as predicted by Thales, occurs while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of Halys, leading to a truce. This is one of the earliest recorded solar eclipses in history.
1501 – Michelangelo begins work on his famous statue of David, which will be completed in 1504.
1788 – The United States Constitutional Convention decides to create the United States Supreme Court, which will become the highest court in the land.
1948 – Margaret Chase Smith is elected to the United States Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
1993 – Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat shake hands in front of President Bill Clinton at the White House after signing the Oslo Accords, which provide a framework for a future Palestinian state.
