International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: This day is observed annually to raise awareness about the inhuman practice of slavery, which still persists in some parts of the world, and to promote measures to eliminate all forms of modern-day slavery.
National Pollution Control Day (India): This day is observed in India to commemorate the tragic Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which claimed thousands of lives and left several others permanently disabled. The day is an occasion to promote awareness about the need for effective pollution control measures and to promote responsible environmental practices.
Special Education Day (United States): This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for special education services for children with disabilities and to honor the hard work and dedication of special education teachers and staff who work tirelessly to provide the best possible education to children with special needs.
1804: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor of France in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
1823: President James Monroe declares the Monroe Doctrine, which establishes the United States’ opposition to European interference in the Americas.
1859: John Brown is hanged for his failed attempt to start a slave revolt in Virginia.
1942: Enrico Fermi’s team initiates the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in a lab located under the stands of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago.
1971: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is formed by the merger of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
2001: Enron, the energy company that was one of the largest in the world, files for bankruptcy.
2010: WikiLeaks begins releasing a series of diplomatic cables from the U.S. State Department, sparking controversy and debate over government transparency and the role of the media.
