International Migrants Day: This day aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions and rights of migrants around the world. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000.
Arabic Language Day: This day was established by UNESCO to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. It celebrates the Arabic language, which is spoken by over 400 million people worldwide.
International Tea Day: This day aims to promote and celebrate the cultural heritage and economic importance of tea around the world. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: This is a fun holiday celebrated in many countries, where people wear ugly Christmas sweaters to embrace the holiday spirit in a lighthearted way.
International Muffin Day: This day is dedicated to the beloved muffin, a small baked good that comes in a variety of flavors. It celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of this classic treat.
218 BC – The Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia – Hannibal’s Carthaginian forces defeat the Roman Republic.
1271 – Kublai Khan renames his empire “Yuan” officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China.
1787 – New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
1865 – The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery in the US.
1892 – The first performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” takes place at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.
1916 – World War I: The Battle of Verdun ends after ten months of fighting and over 700,000 casualties.
1966 – Saturn’s moon Epimetheus is discovered by astronomer Richard Walker.
1972 – Vietnam War: The United States begins Operation Linebacker II, a massive bombing campaign against North Vietnam that lasts 11 days.
1991 – The UN General Assembly rescinds its 1975 resolution equating Zionism with racism.
2019 – President Donald Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, becoming the third president in U.S. history to be impeached.
