International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development: This day is observed annually to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the development and well-being of society. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985.
World Soil Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of soil for human survival and the environment. It was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2013.
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime: This day aims to raise awareness about the crime of genocide, remember its victims, and promote efforts to prevent this crime. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
Bathtub Party Day: This day is a fun, lighthearted observance that encourages people to take a break from their busy schedules and relax in a bathtub. It is not an official international day but is celebrated by some people as a way to reduce stress and promote self-care.
1492: Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola, now shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
1766: In London, the first Sons of Liberty are organized to protest against the British government’s imposition of the Stamp Act on the American colonies.
1848: US President James K. Polk confirms that gold has been discovered in California, setting off the California Gold Rush.
1933: The 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing Prohibition and allowing the sale of alcohol once again.
1955: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white person, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott and the civil rights movement.
1991: The leaders of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine sign the Belavezha Accords, dissolving the Soviet Union and forming the Commonwealth of Independent States.
