International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition: This day is observed to remember the tragedy of the slave trade, honor those who fought for freedom, and recognize the contributions of African cultures to world civilization.
National Tooth Fairy Day: The Tooth Fairy is a popular mythical figure in Western culture who is said to visit children who have lost their baby teeth and leave a small gift or money under their pillow.
World Plant Milk Day: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of plant-based milk alternatives, such as soy, almond, and oat milk, over animal milk.
International Bow Day: This day is dedicated to the art of archery and to celebrate the beauty and skill of the bow and arrow.
International Day of the Baltic Fleet: This day is observed in Russia to honor the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy, which is one of the four main fleets of the Russian Navy.
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day: This day is observed to encourage cat owners to take their cats to the vet for regular check-ups and preventative care.
National Be an Angel Day: This day is celebrated to encourage people to perform acts of kindness and generosity towards others, and to embody the qualities of an “angel” in their daily lives.
79 AD: Mount Vesuvius erupts and destroys the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands of people.
1305 AD: Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and taken to London to be executed for treason.
1572 AD: The St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre occurs in Paris, France, as thousands of Huguenots (French Protestants) are killed by order of King Charles IX.
1858 AD: The first transatlantic telegraph cable is completed, allowing messages to be sent between North America and Europe in a matter of minutes.
1914 AD: Japan declares war on Germany, entering World War I on the side of the Allies.
1927 AD: Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are executed in Massachusetts, USA, for the murder of two men during a robbery, despite protests that they were innocent and had been unfairly convicted due to their political beliefs.
1942 AD: The Battle of Stalingrad begins as German forces launch a massive attack on the Soviet city, which will become one of the most brutal and decisive battles of World War II.
1990 AD: Saddam Hussein announces that he will release all foreign hostages held in Iraq and Kuwait, in an attempt to avoid military action by the United States and its allies.
