Nelson Mandela International Day: This day is observed to mark the birthday of Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. It is celebrated to honor his life, work, and his struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
International Save the Vaquita Day: Vaquita is a critically endangered species of porpoise found only in the Gulf of California. This day is observed to raise awareness about the need to protect this species and its habitat from extinction.
International Mandela Day: This day is observed to honor Nelson Mandela and his contributions to peace, human rights, and social justice. It is also an occasion to inspire people to take action and make a positive difference in their communities.
World Listening Day: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of listening as a key component of communication, and to promote the practice of active and mindful listening in everyday life.
International Day of Cooperatives: This day is observed to raise awareness about the cooperative movement and its contributions to sustainable economic and social development. It is an occasion to promote the values of cooperation, solidarity, and community-building.
64 AD – The Great Fire of Rome begins, which burned for six days and destroyed a large part of the city.
1290 – King Edward I of England issues the Edict of Expulsion, which orders the expulsion of all Jews from England.
1536 – The English Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, which declares King Henry VIII the head of the Church of England.
1870 – The First Vatican Council decrees the doctrine of papal infallibility, which states that the pope is incapable of error when speaking ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals.
1918 – Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician, is born in Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa.
1940 – Winston Churchill gives his famous “Never was so much owed by so many to so few” speech in the House of Commons, praising the bravery of the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain.
1969 – Senator Edward Kennedy drives his car off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts, resulting in the death of his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.
1994 – The bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kills 85 people and injures over 300 others.
