International Day of Neutrality: This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the principles of neutrality in international relations and to encourage peaceful settlement of disputes.
National Day (Saint Lucia): This day is celebrated annually in Saint Lucia to mark its independence from the United Kingdom on February 22, 1979.
Violin Day: A day to celebrate the violin, a string instrument known for its versatility and beautiful sound.
National Cocoa Day (USA): This day is observed in the United States to celebrate the cocoa bean, which is used to make chocolate.
World Choral Day: A day to celebrate choral music and promote peace, unity, and understanding among people of different cultures and backgrounds.
Ice Cream and Violins Day: A fun and unique holiday that celebrates both ice cream and violins.
1577: Sir Francis Drake sets sail from Plymouth, England, on his around-the-world voyage.
1642: Dutch explorer Abel Tasman becomes the first European to sight New Zealand.
1937: The Second Sino-Japanese War begins with the Battle of Shanghai.
1981: Martial law is lifted in Poland, ending almost a decade of military rule.
2003: Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, is captured near his hometown of Tikrit.
