International Day of Light: This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of light and the role it plays in science, culture, and art. It also highlights the vital role that light plays in sustainable development.
National Love a Tree Day: This day is dedicated to showing appreciation for trees and all that they do for the environment. It encourages people to plant trees, care for them, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving trees.
International Day of Living Together in Peace: This day aims to promote peace, tolerance, and solidarity among different cultures, nations, and religions. It emphasizes the importance of living together in harmony and respecting each other’s differences.
Biographers Day: This day is celebrated to honor biographers and their contributions to literature and history. It encourages people to read biographies and learn about the lives of notable people.
International Day of Families: This day is observed to highlight the importance of families as the basic unit of society. It aims to promote the well-being and rights of families and raise awareness about the challenges that families face.
218 – The Battle of Antioch takes place between the Roman Empire and the Seleucid Empire. The Roman army, led by Emperor Macrinus, defeats the Seleucid forces and establishes Roman control over the eastern provinces of the empire.
1568 – Mary, Queen of Scots, escapes from Loch Leven Castle in Scotland.
1770 – 14-year-old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes King Louis XVI of France.
1866 – The U.S. Congress passes the Mining Act, which allows individuals to stake claims on public lands for mining purposes.
1929 – The first Academy Awards ceremony is held in Hollywood, California.
1943 – The Holocaust: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends, as German troops under the command of Jürgen Stroop set fire to the ghetto and kill or capture the remaining Jewish resistance fighters.
1960 – Theodore Maiman demonstrates the first working laser.
1983 – The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, is bombed by Islamic Jihad, killing 63 people, including 17 Americans.
2011 – The European Union announces a €78 billion bailout package for Portugal, following its request for financial assistance.
