World Braille Day – This day celebrates the life and achievements of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille language system used by blind and visually impaired people worldwide.
World Hypnotism Day – This day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of hypnotism for personal development and healing.
National Spaghetti Day – This day celebrates one of the world’s most popular and beloved foods, spaghetti, and encourages people to indulge in this delicious dish.
National Trivia Day – This day encourages people to share and enjoy fun and interesting facts and trivia about a variety of topics.
National Missouri Day – This day celebrates the state of Missouri and its rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
46 BC – Julius Caesar defeats the army of Titus Labienus in the Battle of Ruspina, North Africa.
1642 – King Charles I of England attempts to arrest five members of the House of Commons, triggering the English Civil War.
1896 – Utah is admitted as the 45th state of the United States.
1948 – Burma (now Myanmar) gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1951 – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army begins an assault on United Nations forces in Korea.
1965 – United States President Lyndon B. Johnson announces the “Great Society” program, aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice in America.
1974 – President Richard Nixon refuses to hand over tape recordings and documents subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee, sparking a constitutional crisis.
1999 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA on a mission to study the planet’s polar regions, but it is later lost during the landing attempt.
2007 – Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
