World Environment Day: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action to protect the planet. Each year, the day has a different theme and is observed with various events and activities.
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing: This day is observed to raise awareness about the negative impacts of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on the marine environment, and to encourage action to combat this problem.
National Gingerbread Day: This day celebrates the delicious and festive baked treat that is often associated with the winter holiday season. Gingerbread can come in many forms, from cookies to cakes to houses, and is often decorated with icing and candies.
World Food Safety Day: This day is dedicated to promoting awareness and action around food safety issues, including the prevention of foodborne illnesses and the importance of safe and healthy food practices.
National Cancer Survivors Day: This day celebrates the lives of cancer survivors and raises awareness about the challenges that survivors face, both during and after their cancer treatment. It also highlights the importance of cancer research and treatment efforts.
1832: The June Rebellion in Paris, France, begins.
1851: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is first published in book form.
1944: The Allies liberate Rome from German occupation during World War II.
1967: The Six-Day War begins between Israel and the Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.
1989: The Chinese government declares martial law in Beijing, leading to the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre.
2004: Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, dies at the age of 93.
2012: A transit of Venus occurs, which is when the planet Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth. It won’t happen again until 211
