World Standards Day: Observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of global standardization in facilitating international trade and ensuring the safety and quality of products and services. It also honors the efforts of the thousands of experts worldwide who develop and maintain these standards.
International E-Waste Day: A day to raise awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and the need for responsible disposal and recycling of electronic devices. It highlights the importance of reducing electronic waste to protect the environment and human health.
National Dessert Day: A day to celebrate all types of desserts, from cakes and pies to ice cream and candy. It’s a perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite sweet treat and try new dessert recipes.
Indigenous People’s Day: A day to recognize and honor the contributions and cultures of indigenous peoples around the world. It also raises awareness about the challenges and issues faced by indigenous communities, such as discrimination, land rights, and preservation of cultural heritage.
World Sight Day: A day to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and access to vision care services. It’s also an opportunity to promote the prevention and treatment of vision impairment and blindness worldwide.
Ada Lovelace Day: A day to celebrate the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It honors the legacy of Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and writer who is credited with being the world’s first computer programmer.
1066: The Battle of Hastings takes place in England, where William the Conqueror defeats King Harold II of England, leading to the Norman conquest of England.
1582: The Gregorian calendar is introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, replacing the Julian calendar and adjusting the date by 10 days.
1947: Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to break the sound barrier in an experimental Bell X-1 aircraft.
1964: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent resistance to racial prejudice in America.
1977: The song “Heroes” by David Bowie is released, becoming a hit and a classic rock song.
2012: Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner becomes the first person to break the sound barrier in freefall during the Red Bull Stratos project.
