World Lymphedema Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about lymphedema, a condition in which the lymphatic system does not function properly, resulting in swelling and discomfort.
European Day of the Righteous – This day commemorates individuals who have shown extraordinary courage and selflessness in standing up against human rights violations and genocide.
National Dentist’s Day (USA) – This day celebrates the contributions of dentists in promoting good oral health and improving people’s quality of life.
National Dress Day (USA) – This day is celebrated by dressing up in your favorite outfit and embracing fashion as a means of self-expression and creativity.
1475 – Michelangelo Buonarroti, the famous Italian sculptor and painter, was born in Caprese, Italy.
1836 – The Battle of the Alamo ended in San Antonio, Texas, with Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna defeating Texan defenders.
1857 – The US Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case, denying citizenship and constitutional rights to African Americans who were slaves or descendants of slaves.
1967 – The United States Congress passed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which established safety standards for automobiles and authorized the government to set and enforce safety regulations.
1991 – The United States and its coalition partners launched Operation Desert Storm to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait, marking the beginning of the Gulf War.
2019 – Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board.
