International Youth Day – A day to celebrate the potential of young people as partners in change and to address challenges faced by youth around the world.
National Raspberry Tart Day: This day is celebrated to enjoy the delicious and juicy raspberry tart. It is a popular dessert made with raspberries and a buttery crust.
Play in the Sand Day: This day is celebrated to encourage people to enjoy the summer season and have fun by playing in the sand. It is a perfect day to visit a beach and build sandcastles or engage in other fun activities.
National Sons and Daughters Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating the special bond between parents and their children. It is a day to show love and appreciation for your sons and daughters and make them feel special.
World Calligraphy Day: This day is observed to celebrate the art of calligraphy and promote its cultural importance. It is a great opportunity to learn and appreciate the different styles of calligraphy around the world.
3114 BC: According to the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, the date of the creation of the world, as calculated by the ancient Maya civilization.
1804: The first ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard.
1860: The first successful silver mill in the United States began operating in Virginia City, Nevada.
1909: The SOS distress signal was first used by the Cunard ocean liner SS Slavonia, off the Azores.
1949: The North Atlantic Treaty went into effect, creating the NATO military alliance.
1965: The Watts riots began in Los Angeles, California, lasting for six days and resulting in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and more than 3,000 arrests.
1984: During the summer Olympics in Los Angeles, American runner Carl Lewis won his fourth gold medal of the games in the men’s 4×100 meter relay, matching Jesse Owens’ achievement at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
