World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect that elderly people suffer from, and to promote their well-being and dignity.
Global Wind Day – This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of wind energy, its potential as a clean source of power, and to encourage the use of wind energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
World Blood Donor Day – This day is observed to thank and recognize voluntary blood donors for their life-saving contributions, and to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood.
Nature Photography Day – This day is celebrated to encourage people to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature through photography, and to inspire conservation efforts to protect our planet’s natural resources.
National Smile Power Day – This day encourages people to use the power of a smile to brighten someone’s day and spread happiness and positivity.
1215: King John of England signs the Magna Carta, a document that limits the power of the monarch and protects the rights of the people.
1775: The Second Continental Congress establishes the Continental Army, which would go on to fight in the American Revolutionary War.
1836: Arkansas becomes the 25th state in the United States.
1844: Charles Goodyear receives a patent for his process of vulcanizing rubber, which makes rubber more durable and resistant to heat.
1864: Union forces under General William T. Sherman begin their siege of Atlanta during the American Civil War.
1904: The first Olympic Games held in the United States open in St. Louis, Missouri.
1944: World War II: American forces land on the beaches of Normandy, France, in the D-Day invasion.
1978: King Hussein of Jordan marries American Lisa Halaby, who would become Queen Noor.
1991: Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupts, causing widespread destruction and killing hundreds of people.
2012: A mass shooting takes place at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, leaving 12 people dead and dozens more injured.
