International Day of Solidarity: This day aims to promote unity and solidarity among different countries and cultures to achieve peace and harmony.
Bacon Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating the deliciousness of bacon, a popular breakfast food that is enjoyed by many around the world.
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day: This day celebrates the many uses of bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, such as in baking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
National Fruitcake Day: Fruitcake is a type of cake that is made with dried fruit, nuts, and spices. This day is dedicated to enjoying and celebrating this traditional holiday treat.
Falling Needles Family Fest Day: This day encourages families to spend time together decorating and enjoying their Christmas trees before the needles start to fall.
1922: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is officially formed.
1936: The United Auto Workers (UAW) stage the first sit-down strike at the General Motors Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint, Michigan, which leads to the unionization of the American automobile industry.
1972: The United States halts its heavy bombing campaign in North Vietnam, marking the effective end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
1993: Israel and the Vatican establish diplomatic relations for the first time in history.
2006: Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity.
2013: China lands a spacecraft on the Moon, becoming the third country in history to do so.
2019: The World Health Organization reports a pneumonia-like illness in the city of Wuhan, China, which is later identified as COVID-19.