International Chess Day: This day is celebrated to recognize the strategic board game of chess, its role in promoting critical thinking and cultural understanding, and its popularity worldwide.
World Jump Day: This day is celebrated by encouraging people around the world to jump at exactly 11:39 AM (Central European Time) to alter the earth’s axial tilt and bring about world peace.
International Cake Day: This day is celebrated to honor the delicious dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It encourages people to bake and share their favorite cakes with family and friends.
National Lollipop Day: This day is dedicated to the sweet treat that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for generations. It encourages people to indulge in their favorite lollipops and try new flavors.
National Moon Day: This day celebrates the first moon landing by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on July 20, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. It also recognizes the progress and achievements made in space exploration.
356 BC: According to legend, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was destroyed by arson.
1304: Wars of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray defeated the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
1861: American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States of America began sitting in Richmond, Virginia.
1969: Apollo 11, the first crewed mission to land on the Moon, successfully landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the surface of the Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to step onto the Moon’s surface while Michael Collins orbited above.
1976: Viking 1, an unmanned spacecraft, successfully landed on Mars, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet.
2012: A mass shooting occurred at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight screening of the film “The Dark Knight Rises.” Twelve people were killed and 70 others were injured.
