International Day of Happiness – A day to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world and to promote efforts to increase happiness and well-being.
World Sparrow Day – A day to raise awareness about the declining population of sparrows and to encourage actions to protect their habitats and conserve their species.
International Day of Nowruz – A day to celebrate the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asian republics.
World Storytelling Day – A day to celebrate the art of storytelling and its ability to bring people together and share their cultural heritage.
International Francophonie Day – A day to celebrate the French language and its role as an international language of communication, culture, and commerce. It is observed by the members of the International Organization of La Francophonie.
1602: The Dutch East India Company was established.
1815: Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from his exile on the island of Elba and began his return to power in France.
1852: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was published.
1916: Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity.
1956: Tunisia gained independence from France.
1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married in Gibraltar.
1987: The first “World Day of Prayer for Peace” was held.
2015: A total solar eclipse occurred, visible from parts of Europe, northern Africa, and Asia.
