Purple Day – It is an annual event to raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects people of all ages.
International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade – This day is dedicated to remembering the millions of Africans who were forcibly transported from their homelands and enslaved in the Americas and elsewhere.
National Spinach Day – A day to celebrate the leafy green vegetable that is rich in nutrients and a staple in many dishes around the world.
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day – A fun holiday that encourages people to create their own unique holiday and celebrate it in their own way.
1484 – William Caxton printed his translation of Aesop’s Fables, the first book to be printed in the English language.
1827 – Composer Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna at the age of 56.
1871 – The Paris Commune, a radical socialist and revolutionary government, was established.
1953 – Dr. Jonas Salk announced the successful testing of his polio vaccine.
1979 – The Camp David peace treaty was signed between Egypt and Israel, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
1995 – The Schengen Agreement went into effect, allowing passport-free travel among participating European countries.
