International South-South Cooperation Day: This day is observed to recognize the efforts made by developing countries to promote cooperation among themselves for their mutual development. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.
National Hard Candy Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating the sweet and hard candy that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a time to indulge in your favorite hard candy and perhaps even try some new ones.
International Human Solidarity Day: This day is observed to promote solidarity among people from all walks of life, regardless of their race, religion, or nationality. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.
National Oatmeal Muffin Day: This day celebrates the delicious and nutritious oatmeal muffin. It is a perfect day to enjoy this healthy and delicious treat for breakfast, snack or dessert.
Liberation Day (Goa): This day commemorates the liberation of Goa from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961. It is a public holiday in the Indian state of Goa.
1732: Benjamin Franklin begins publishing “Poor Richard’s Almanack” in Philadelphia.
1777: During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington’s army goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
1843: Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” is first published in London.
1875: The Massachusetts Rifle Association, the first shooting club in the United States, is formed in Boston.
1903: The Wright Brothers make their first attempt at powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1972: The last manned mission to the Moon, Apollo 17, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
1986: Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov is released from internal exile and allowed to return to Moscow.
1998: President Bill Clinton is impeached by the United States House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
2018: The Third Battle of Puebla ends in Mexico, with government forces defeating a group of militants led by a former police officer.
