Human Rights Day: This day is observed to promote and protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
International Animal Rights Day: This day aims to raise awareness about animal rights and promote better treatment of animals worldwide.
International Anti-Corruption Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the negative impact of corruption and promote measures to prevent and combat corruption.
Nobel Prize Day: This day marks the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually for outstanding contributions in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics, and peace.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day: This day is observed to honor and remember children who have died, and to support grieving families. Candles are lit at 7:00 pm local time in remembrance.
International Mountain Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of mountains and the need to protect mountain ecosystems, which are home to a wide range of plants and animals, and provide essential resources for human communities.
1520: Martin Luther burns his copy of the papal bull excommunicating him from the Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany.
1868: The first traffic lights are installed outside the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
1896: Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, dies in San Remo, Italy. He left most of his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes.
1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.
1948: The United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which outlines the basic rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled.
1964: Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, for his nonviolent campaign against racism and segregation.
1989: The Romanian Revolution begins, as protests against the communist government of Nicolae Ceaușescu erupt in the city of Timișoara.
2009: President Barack Obama accepts the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, and delivers a speech about the role of diplomacy and international cooperation in promoting peace and security.
