World Autism Awareness Day: This day is observed globally to raise awareness about autism and promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorders in society.
International Children’s Book Day: This day is celebrated to promote children’s books and encourage reading among children. It also commemorates the birth anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen, the famous Danish author of children’s stories.
World Fact-checking Day: This day is dedicated to promoting the importance of fact-checking and combatting the spread of misinformation and fake news.
National Ferret Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about ferrets, which are playful and intelligent animals that are popular as pets.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day: This day celebrates the popular combination of peanut butter and jelly in sandwiches, which is a staple of many people’s childhood memories.
1513: Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León lands in Florida and claims the land for Spain.
1792: The Coinage Act is passed in the United States, establishing the U.S. Mint and the dollar as the official currency.
1801: During the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Copenhagen takes place, in which the British Royal Navy destroys the Danish fleet.
1865: The Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia falls to Union forces, signaling the end of the American Civil War.
1917: President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany, officially entering the United States into World War I.
1982: Argentina invades the Falkland Islands, which leads to the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.
2005: Pope John Paul II dies at the age of 84 after serving as the head of the Catholic Church for 26 years.
