World Water Day: Observed annually on March 22, this day aims to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and the need for sustainable management of water resources.
International Day of Forests: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of forests in the lives of people and the health of the planet. It also seeks to promote the sustainable management, conservation, and development of all types of forests.
World Poetry Day: Celebrated on March 22, this day is dedicated to promoting the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry. It also seeks to support linguistic diversity through poetry and to preserve endangered languages.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Observed annually on March 22, this day aims to remind people of the negative consequences of racial discrimination and to promote understanding, tolerance, and respect for diversity.
World Down Syndrome Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about Down Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects individuals’ physical and intellectual development. It also seeks to promote the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome.
1622: Jamestown Massacre – Powhatan Indian warriors attack and kill 347 English settlers throughout Virginia colony.
1765: The British Parliament passes the Quartering Act, which requires American colonists to provide lodging and supplies for British troops.
1820: The first organized emigration of freed slaves back to Africa, called the American Colonization Society, arrives in what is now Liberia.
1882: The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibits Chinese immigrants from entering the country for 10 years.
1945: The Arab League is formed in Cairo, Egypt, with six member states: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
1963: The Beatles release their first album, “Please Please Me,” in the United Kingdom.
1997: The Comet Hale-Bopp, one of the brightest comets of the 20th century, makes its closest approach to Earth.
2020: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 335,000 confirmed cases and over 14,600 deaths reported worldwide.
