Women’s Equality Day: This day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution on August 26, 1920, granting women the right to vote.
National Dog Day: This day is dedicated to all the furry friends out there. It celebrates the bond between dogs and their owners, and also raises awareness about dog adoption and welfare.
World Humanitarian Day: This day is observed to pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help people affected by crises all around the world.
International Day Against Nuclear Tests: This day aims to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapons tests and to promote a world without nuclear weapons.
National Toilet Paper Day: This day is celebrated to acknowledge the importance of toilet paper in our daily lives and to recognize the advancements in toilet paper technology over the years.
International Bat Night: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of bats in our ecosystem and to promote the conservation of these flying mammals.
1071: The Battle of Manzikert takes place, resulting in the Seljuk Turks defeating the Byzantine Empire, which marked the beginning of the end of Byzantine dominance in Anatolia.
1346: The Battle of Crécy is fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France during the Hundred Years’ War. The English, led by Edward III, achieved a decisive victory.
1789: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is adopted by the National Constituent Assembly of France, laying the groundwork for the French Revolution.
1883: The volcanic island of Krakatoa, located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, erupts in a massive explosion that can be heard up to 3,000 miles away, causing a deadly tsunami and resulting in the deaths of over 36,000 people.
1920: The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote.
1961: The International Hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, is officially opened.
1978: Cardinal Albino Luciani is elected as Pope John Paul I, becoming the first pope to use two first names in over 500 years. His reign, however, would be short-lived as he died only 33 days after his election.
