World Scout Scarf Day – A day for former and current Scouts around the world to wear their scout scarves to promote the spirit of scouting and its positive impact on society.
World Lung Cancer Day: This day aims to raise awareness about lung cancer, its causes, symptoms, and prevention. It encourages people to quit smoking, which is a major risk factor for developing lung cancer.
International Beer Day: This day is celebrated on the first Friday of August to appreciate the art of brewing and enjoy the taste of different beers from around the world. It also encourages responsible drinking and supports local breweries.
Swiss National Day: This day commemorates the foundation of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. It is a national holiday in Switzerland and is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and cultural events.
World Wide Web Day: This day marks the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. It celebrates the way the web has revolutionized communication, information sharing, and access to knowledge. It also reminds us of the need to ensure that the web remains accessible to everyone and is used for positive purposes.
30 BC – Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing the end to the Hellenistic Kingdom and the suicide of Cleopatra VII.
1498 – Christopher Columbus lands on the coast of what is now Venezuela.
1774 – Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen gas, isolating it in its gaseous state for the first time.
1790 – The first United States Census is conducted.
1834 – Slavery is abolished throughout the British Empire.
1914 – Germany declares war on Russia, marking the start of World War I.
1944 – Anne Frank makes her final diary entry before being arrested by the Gestapo.
1981 – MTV (Music Television) launches in the United States, revolutionizing the music industry.
2007 – The I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapses during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others.
