International Darwin Day – This day celebrates the birth anniversary of Charles Darwin, the famous English naturalist and geologist who made significant contributions to the science of evolution and the theory of natural selection.
International Day of Women’s Health – This day aims to raise awareness about the health issues faced by women and to promote access to quality healthcare for women worldwide.
Red Hand Day – Also known as the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, this day aims to raise awareness about the issue of child soldiers and to promote their protection and rehabilitation.
World Day of the Sick – This day is observed by the Catholic Church to promote awareness about the importance of caring for the sick and to highlight the role of healthcare workers in providing care and support to those in need.
National Lost Penny Day – This day encourages people to search for lost pennies and to appreciate the value of small things in life.
1554 – Lady Jane Grey, who had been proclaimed queen of England for just nine days, is executed for treason.
1809 – Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is born in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
1909 – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded.
1947 – Christian Dior unveils his “New Look” collection, which revolutionizes women’s fashion.
1973 – The Vietnam War’s last U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam.
1999 – The U.S. Senate acquits President Bill Clinton on two articles of impeachment.
2002 – The trial of Slobodan Milošević, former President of Yugoslavia, begins at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands.