International Day of Older Persons – This day celebrates the contributions and achievements of elderly people to society and raises awareness about issues affecting them.
International Coffee Day – A day to celebrate coffee as a beverage and its impact on economies and societies worldwide.
World Vegetarian Day – A day to promote the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle for health, the environment, and animal welfare.
International Music Day – A day to celebrate the power of music and its ability to unite people and bring joy and comfort to all.
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction – This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of disaster risk reduction and to promote a global culture of resilience and preparedness for natural disasters.
National Homemade Cookies Day – A day to celebrate homemade cookies and the joy they bring to people of all ages.
National Hair Day – A day to celebrate the beauty and diversity of hair, and to promote self-expression and acceptance of all hair types.
International Day of U2 – A day to celebrate the Irish rock band U2 and their contributions to music and culture.
National Black Dog Day – A day to raise awareness about the plight of black dogs in animal shelters, who are often overlooked for adoption due to stigma and misconceptions.
331 BC – Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.
1800 – Spain cedes Louisiana to France via the Treaty of San Ildefonso.
1903 – The first baseball World Series begins in Boston, with the Boston Americans beating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game.
1946 – The International War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg sentences 12 high-ranking Nazis to death.
1960 – Nigeria gains independence from British colonial rule.
1971 – Walt Disney World opens near Orlando, Florida.
1982 – EPCOT Center, the second theme park at Walt Disney World, opens in Florida.
2001 – NATO takes control of the military operations in Afghanistan as part of the War on Terror.
2017 – A mass shooting occurs at a music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing 59 people and injuring over 500 others.
