World Tuberculosis Day – A day designated to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims – A day to remember victims of gross human rights violations and promote the importance of truth, justice, and accountability.
World Meteorological Day – A day to raise awareness about the role of meteorology in society and the impact of weather and climate on our daily lives.
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day – A day to celebrate the delicious combination of chocolate and raisins.
National Cocktail Day – A day to enjoy and appreciate the art of mixing and serving cocktails.
1603: Queen Elizabeth I dies and is succeeded by James VI of Scotland as James I of England.
1765: The British Parliament passes the Quartering Act, which requires American colonies to provide housing and provisions to British soldiers.
1882: Robert Koch discovers the tuberculosis bacterium.
1958: Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army.
1989: The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurs in Alaska, releasing 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound.
1999: NATO begins airstrikes against Yugoslavia in response to the country’s treatment of ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.
