World Family Doctor Day: This day is observed to celebrate the important role of family doctors in providing primary care to people of all ages.
World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day: This day encourages people to grow their own vegetable gardens, promoting healthy eating habits and sustainability.
Hepatitis Testing Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of testing for hepatitis B and C and to encourage people to get tested.
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: This day is observed to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS and its impact on Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
World IBD Day: This day raises awareness about inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: This day raises awareness about the importance of digital accessibility and inclusive design for people with disabilities.
International Museum Day: This day celebrates museums as important cultural institutions that preserve and share our collective heritage.
1536: Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, is beheaded on charges of adultery, treason, and incest.
1743: The first recorded women’s cricket match takes place in Surrey, England.
1780: A dark day in New England history, as a combination of smoke from forest fires, fog, and cloud cover leads to an almost complete darkness at noon, lasting until the next morning.
1845: Captain Sir John Franklin and his crew of 129 men set sail from England on an ill-fated expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. None of the crew members survived.
1962: Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, in one of the most famous performances in American political history.
2012: Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site, goes public with its initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
