International Homeless Animals Day – A day to raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals, to promote their adoption, and to support animal welfare organizations.
National Rum Day – This day is dedicated to celebrating the distilled alcoholic beverage known as rum, which is made from sugarcane juice or molasses.
International Wave of Light – On this day, people around the world light candles at 7 pm local time to remember and honor babies who have passed away during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth.
World Bratwurst Day – This day celebrates the sausage known as bratwurst, which is a traditional German dish made from pork or beef.
National Airborne Day – This day honors the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Army’s airborne forces.
International Day of the Deaf – This day raises awareness about the rights and needs of deaf people worldwide, and promotes sign language as a means of communication and cultural expression.
1858: The first message sent via the transatlantic telegraph cable was successfully transmitted between Ireland and Newfoundland.
1896: Gold was discovered in the Klondike region of Canada’s Yukon Territory, leading to the Klondike Gold Rush.
1948: Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, passed away from cancer at the age of 53.
1954: The first issue of Sports Illustrated was published, featuring Milwaukee Braves player Eddie Mathews on the cover.
1977: Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll,” passed away at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 42.
1987: Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing all but one of the 156 people on board.
2004: The Summer Olympics opened in Athens, Greece.
