International Civil Aviation Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of civil aviation for social and economic development. It also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in 1944.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: This day is observed in the United States to honor and remember the lives lost in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States’ entry into World War II.
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development: This day is observed to recognize the contribution of volunteers to economic and social development around the world.
World Soil Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of soil for sustainable agriculture and food security.
National Cotton Candy Day: This day is observed in the United States to celebrate the popular sugary treat that is often found at fairs and carnivals.
International Day of Cephalopods: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of cephalopods, which include octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, in marine ecosystems and their cultural and economic value.
International Civil Aviation Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of civil aviation for social and economic development. It also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in 1944.
43 BC – The Second Triumvirate, consisting of Octavian (later known as Augustus), Mark Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, is formed in Rome.
1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.
1941 – The Imperial Japanese Navy launches a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking the entry of the United States into World War II.
1972 – Apollo 17, the final manned mission to the Moon, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
1995 – The Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit the planet.
