World Snake Day – This day is dedicated to raising awareness about snakes and their role in the ecosystem. It is also a day to appreciate these fascinating creatures.
Nelson Mandela International Day – This day celebrates the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, philanthropist, and politician. The day aims to promote his legacy of peace, democracy, and cultural diversity.
International Ice Cream Day – This is a day to indulge in everyone’s favorite frozen dessert, ice cream! The day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July every year.
International Chess Day – This day celebrates the ancient game of chess, which is considered one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world. It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Ruy López de Segura, a Spanish bishop who wrote one of the first books on chess strategy.
64 AD: The Great Fire of Rome breaks out, which is believed to have been started by the emperor Nero to clear land for his palace.
1544: Italian painter and architect Michelangelo Buonarroti dies at the age of 88.
1848: The first women’s rights convention, known as the Seneca Falls Convention, is held in Seneca Falls, New York.
1870: The Franco-Prussian War begins with the French declaring war on Prussia.
1916: The United States buys the Danish West Indies (now the US Virgin Islands) from Denmark for $25 million.
1947: The first-ever UFO sighting is reported by businessman Kenneth Arnold over Mount Rainier, Washington.
1985: Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, is chosen to fly aboard the space shuttle Challenger. She died in the Challenger disaster the following year.
