International Chagas Disease Awareness Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
International Nurses Day: This day is celebrated to honor the contributions of nurses to society and to raise awareness about the important role that they play in healthcare.
National Underground America Day: This day is observed to recognize the contributions of people who live and work in the underground economy, which includes activities such as undocumented labor and black market transactions.
Dance Like a Chicken Day: This unofficial holiday is a lighthearted celebration of the Chicken Dance, a popular dance that is often performed at parties and celebrations around the world.
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day: This day celebrates the humble buttermilk biscuit, a traditional Southern staple that is enjoyed by people all over the world.
1607: Jamestown, Virginia was founded by English colonists. It was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.
1787: The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with delegates from 12 states gathering to write the United States Constitution.
1796: English physician Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccine to a boy named James Phipps. This was a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly disease.
1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from St. Louis, Missouri, to explore the western territories of the United States.
1948: The independent state of Israel was officially declared, following the end of the British mandate in Palestine.
1973: Skylab, the first American space station, was launched into orbit. It would remain in orbit until 1979.
1998: Frank Sinatra, one of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century, died at the age of 82.
2018: The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom.
