National Pharmacist Day – This day celebrates the important role that pharmacists play in healthcare, and recognizes their dedication to ensuring safe and effective medication use.
National Hot Tea Day – This day celebrates the warmth and comfort of a hot cup of tea, and encourages people to explore different varieties and flavors.
International Kiss a Ginger Day – This lighthearted day encourages people to show some love and appreciation to redheads around the world.
Marzipan Day – This day celebrates the sweet and nutty confection made from almonds and sugar, and encourages people to enjoy this traditional treat.
National Youth Day in India – This day honors the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a revered spiritual leader and social reformer who played a significant role in India’s independence movement.
49 BC – Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River, starting a civil war that leads to his appointment as dictator of Rome.
1773 – The first public museum in America, the Charleston Museum in South Carolina, opens to the public.
1915 – The United States House of Representatives rejects a proposal to give women the right to vote.
1945 – The Soviet Union recognizes the new government of Poland, which had been established by the Allies.
1966 – The Batman television series, starring Adam West and Burt Ward, debuts on ABC.
1971 – The landmark television sitcom “All in the Family” premieres on CBS.
1991 – The Gulf War begins, as U.S. and coalition forces launch a major air campaign against Iraq.
2010 – A 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing over 200,000 people and leaving over a million homeless.
2021 – Twitter permanently suspends U.S. President Donald Trump’s account, citing the risk of further violence following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
