International Human Solidarity Day – This day is observed to promote solidarity among peoples and countries in the fight against poverty, hunger, and other global issues.
Winter Solstice – This day marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year, after which the days start getting longer.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day – This day is observed in the United States to remember those who have died while homeless and to raise awareness about homelessness as a pressing social issue.
National Look at the Bright Side Day – This day encourages people to focus on the positive things in their lives and to find joy and happiness in everyday moments.
Yalda – Yalda is a Persian festival that celebrates the winter solstice and the triumph of light over darkness. It is a time for family gatherings, storytelling, and feasting.
Forefathers’ Day – Observed mainly in the United States, Forefathers’ Day commemorates the landing of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620 and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. It is a day to honor the courage and perseverance of the early settlers.
69 AD: Vespasian, a Roman general, is declared emperor by the Roman Senate, leading to the establishment of the Flavian dynasty.
1620: The Mayflower, a ship carrying English Puritans seeking religious freedom, arrives at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts, marking the founding of Plymouth Colony.
1846: The United States formally annexes the state of Florida.
1913: The first crossword puzzle is published in the New York World newspaper.
1937: The Japanese Army captures Nanjing, the capital of China at the time, and carries out a brutal massacre of the city’s residents.
1968: Apollo 8, a manned mission to orbit the moon, is launched by NASA.
1988: A terrorist bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 passengers and crew members on board, as well as 11 people on the ground.
2012: The United Nations General Assembly approves a resolution granting Palestine “non-member observer state” status.
