International Mountain Day – A day designated by the United Nations to promote sustainable mountain development and increase awareness about the importance of mountains and their ecosystems.
UNICEF Day – A day to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1946. UNICEF works to ensure that every child has access to basic healthcare, education, and protection from violence, exploitation, and neglect.
International Anti-Corruption Day – A day established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the negative effects of corruption on societies and economies, and to promote measures to prevent and combat corruption.
National Noodle Ring Day – A fun food holiday in the United States that celebrates the unique shape and versatility of noodle rings, which can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes.
1282: Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales, is killed in battle against English forces led by Edward I at the Battle of Orewin Bridge.
1789: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is chartered, becoming the first state university in the United States.
1936: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom announces his intention to abdicate the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who was divorced twice.
1941: Germany and Italy declare war on the United States, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
1997: The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, is adopted by 192 countries.
