World AIDS Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery – This day aims to raise awareness about the need to eradicate modern forms of slavery, such as human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor.
National Day of Romania – This day marks the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom in 1918.
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare – This day commemorates the victims of chemical warfare and serves as a reminder of the need to prevent the use of chemical weapons.
Giving Tuesday – This is a global day of giving that follows the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It encourages people to support charities and give back to their communities.
Rosa Parks Day – This day honors the civil rights activist, Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It is observed in some U.S. states, particularly in California.
1918: Iceland became a fully independent state.
1955: Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, sparking the Civil Rights Movement.
1959: The Antarctic Treaty, which set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and banned military activity on the continent, was signed by twelve countries.
1969: The first draft lottery since World War II was held in the United States, as part of the Selective Service System used to draft young men into military service during the Vietnam War.
1991: Ukraine voted for independence from the Soviet Union in a referendum, which was approved by a large majority of voters.
2013: The Chinese spacecraft Chang’e 3 was launched, carrying the Yutu rover to explore the moon.
