International Asteroid Day: A global awareness campaign to educate people about asteroids, their role in the formation of the universe, and the potential risks they pose to Earth.
World Social Media Day: A day to celebrate the power of social media in bringing people together, sharing information, and creating positive change.
International Day of Parliamentarism: A day to highlight the role of parliaments in promoting peace, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development.
International Day of the Tropics: A day to celebrate the unique diversity, richness, and potential of the tropical regions, and to raise awareness of the challenges they face.
National Organization for Women Day: A day to celebrate the founding of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in the United States, which works to advance women’s rights and gender equality.
1520: Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor, is killed during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
1860: The famous debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas takes place in Illinois.
1908: The Tunguska Event occurs in Siberia, which is believed to have been caused by a meteor or comet explosion.
1934: Adolf Hitler begins the “Night of the Long Knives,” a purge of his political rivals in Germany.
1953: The first Chevrolet Corvette is produced in Flint, Michigan.
1960: The Congo gains its independence from Belgium.
1971: The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
1997: The United Kingdom transfers sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, ending 156 years of British rule.
2013: Islamist militants attack a prison in Iraq, freeing hundreds of inmates, including many Al-Qaeda members.
