World Laughter Day – A day to promote the benefits of laughter for mental and physical health, and to encourage positivity and happiness.
World Hindi Day – This day celebrates the richness and diversity of the Hindi language, and promotes its use and recognition around the world.
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day – This day celebrates the delicious and complex flavor of bittersweet chocolate, and encourages people to indulge in this decadent treat.
Houseplant Appreciation Day – This day is dedicated to the beauty and benefits of houseplants, and encourages people to care for and appreciate their indoor greenery.
Peculiar People Day – This day celebrates the unique and unconventional individuals who make life interesting and colorful.
Save the Eagles Day – This day raises awareness about the importance of protecting and conserving eagle populations around the world.
49 BC – Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River, signaling the start of the Roman Civil War.
1863 – The world’s first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, opens in London.
1920 – The Treaty of Versailles goes into effect, officially ending World War I.
1946 – The first General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in London.
1984 – The United States and Vatican City establish diplomatic relations for the first time in 117 years.
2000 – America Online and Time Warner merge to create the world’s largest media conglomerate.
2005 – Mahmoud Abbas is elected as the President of the Palestinian Authority.
2016 – Music legend David Bowie dies at the age of 69.
2020 – Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
