International Day of Biological Diversity: This day aims to raise awareness and understanding of biodiversity issues and promote the importance of preserving biodiversity.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: This day aims to show support for the Palestinian people and raise awareness about their ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and independence.
National Pepper Pot Day: This day is celebrated in the United States and is dedicated to a spicy stew called Pepper Pot, which has a long history in American cuisine.
Tick Tock Day: This day is all about time management and encouraging people to make the most of their time, be more productive, and set goals for the coming year.
1170: Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket is assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.
1845: The United States annexes the Republic of Texas, which had been an independent country since declaring its independence from Mexico in 1836.
1890: The Wounded Knee Massacre takes place in South Dakota, where hundreds of Lakota Sioux are killed by the United States Army.
1937: The Irish Free State becomes the Republic of Ireland, breaking ties with the British monarchy and becoming an independent nation.
1972: The last American military personnel are withdrawn from Vietnam, effectively ending the Vietnam War.
1989: Playwright Vaclav Havel is elected President of Czechoslovakia, becoming the first non-communist leader of the country in over 40 years.
2003: The United States captures former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit.
