Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day to encourage people to spread kindness through small, thoughtful gestures.
World Human Spirit Day – a day to celebrate the power and resilience of the human spirit and encourage people to overcome their limitations.
National Cafe Au Lait Day – a day to enjoy and appreciate the delicious coffee and milk beverage.
National Indian Pudding Day – a day to celebrate the classic American dessert made with cornmeal, milk, and spices.
National PTA Founders Day – a day to honor the founders of the National Parent Teacher Association and the important work they do to support education and families.
1801 – The House of Representatives elects Thomas Jefferson as the third President of the United States after a tie in the electoral college.
1865 – The submarine H. L. Hunley sinks the USS Housatonic, becoming the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship in combat.
1904 – Madama Butterfly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini, premieres in Milan, Italy.
1965 – The Ranger 8 spacecraft successfully lands on the Moon, sending back over 7,000 high-resolution images before crashing into the lunar surface.
1986 – Johnson & Johnson announces that it will no longer sell non-prescription medications in capsules due to the Tylenol poisoning scare.
2008 – Kosovo declares independence from Serbia.
2021 – The Perseverance rover lands on Mars as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission.
