International Day of Happiness – This day is celebrated to promote happiness as a fundamental human right and to spread happiness and positivity around the world.
World Sleep Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for a healthy life and to promote better sleep habits.
Arbor Day – This day is dedicated to planting and caring for trees and to create awareness about the importance of trees for the environment and our well-being.
National Let’s Laugh Day – This day is dedicated to the power of laughter and to encourage people to laugh and find humor in their lives.
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People – This day is celebrated to promote and recognize the importance of theatre for children and young people and to encourage their participation in theatre activities.
Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about racial discrimination and to promote tolerance, diversity, and inclusion.
World Poetry Day – This day celebrates the creativity and cultural heritage of poetry and encourages people to read, write, and share poetry.
Certified Nurses Day – This day honors certified nurses and recognizes their contributions to the healthcare system and patient care.
1687: French explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle is murdered by his own men while on an expedition in present-day Texas.
1831: The first recorded bank robbery in the United States occurs at the City Bank of New York, resulting in a loss of $245,000.
1915: Pluto, the ninth planet from the sun, is photographed for the first time at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
1920: The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended World War I.
1932: The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia officially opens to the public.
1962: Bob Dylan releases his debut album, “Bob Dylan.”
1987: Televangelist Jim Bakker resigns from the PTL Club due to a sex scandal and fraud charges.
2011: A tsunami strikes Japan, causing widespread devastation and triggering a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.