International Day of Persons with Disabilities: This day is observed to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and development, and to increase awareness about their situation.
International Day of the Basque Language: This day celebrates the Basque language and its cultural significance in the Basque Country, which is a region spanning parts of Spain and France.
International Day of Medical Physics: This day is observed to raise awareness about the role of medical physics in healthcare and its contributions to patient diagnosis, treatment, and safety.
International Day of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: This day is observed to promote the rights and inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities, and to raise awareness about the challenges they face in their daily lives.
National Roof Over Your Head Day (USA): This day is observed in the United States to raise awareness about the importance of having a safe, comfortable, and secure home.
Make a Gift Day: This day is dedicated to making and giving gifts to loved ones and friends, with the aim of showing appreciation and love.
1775: The USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag, also known as the Continental Colors, which would later become the first national flag of the United States.
1818: Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state.
1833: Oberlin College in Ohio becomes the first U.S. college to admit women as well as men.
1967: Surgeons in South Africa perform the first human heart transplant, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard.
1984: A toxic gas leak at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India kills over 3,800 people and causes severe health problems for thousands of others.
1992: The first text message, “Merry Christmas,” is sent by British engineer Neil Papworth to Vodafone director Richard Jarvis.
2014: NASA’s Orion spacecraft makes its first test flight, launching on a Delta IV Heavy rocket and completing two orbits of Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
