International Inuit Day – A day to celebrate and honor the Inuit culture, traditions, and contributions to society.
International Day of Radiology: This day aims to raise awareness about the role that radiology plays in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases. It also aims to promote the safety and efficacy of medical imaging.
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day: This day is dedicated to one of the most loved chocolate flavors, bittersweet chocolate with almonds. It’s a day to indulge in this delicious combination and savor its taste.
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day: This day is dedicated to creating awareness about canine lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects dogs. The day aims to promote early detection, raise funds for research, and improve treatment options.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of tsunamis, how to prepare for them, and what to do in the event of a tsunami. It also aims to promote research and education on the subject of tsunamis.
1492: The Ensisheim meteorite, the oldest known meteorite with a reliable date of impact, falls in a wheat field in Ensisheim, Alsace, France.
1917: The Bolshevik Revolution begins in Russia, with the storming of the Winter Palace in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) by Soviet forces, led by Vladimir Lenin.
1944: Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey.
1983: United States Senate bombing: A bomb explodes in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., causing extensive damage but no injuries. The FALN (Armed Forces of National Liberation) claims responsibility.
2000: Hillary Rodham Clinton is elected to the United States Senate, becoming the first First Lady of the United States to win public office.
2020: Kamala Harris becomes the first woman, first African American woman, and first South Asian American woman to be elected as Vice President of the United States, as Joe Biden is elected as President.
