World Pneumonia Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about pneumonia, a common respiratory infection that can be life-threatening, especially in children and the elderly.
International Tempranillo Day: This day celebrates the Tempranillo grape, one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world, and the wines made from it.
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day: As the name suggests, this day celebrates pizza, but with a twist – it’s specifically for pizzas with all the toppings, except anchovies!
National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day: This day is all about the comfort that a warm bowl of chicken soup can provide, and celebrates the many health benefits of this nourishing dish.
World Orphan Day: This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world, and to mobilizing support for their care and well-being.
1799: Andrew Ellicott Douglass discovers a connection between tree rings and past climate change, which laid the foundation of dendrochronology.
1918: Austria becomes a republic following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War I.
1927: Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, marking the beginning of his downfall and eventual exile.
1954: Ellis Island, the immigrant gateway to America, closes after processing more than 20 million immigrants over the course of 62 years.
1969: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story of the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
2001: American Airlines Flight 587 crashes shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground.
2018: Stan Lee, the American comic book writer and former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, dies at the age of 95.
