World No Tobacco Day – A day observed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
National Macaroon Day – A day to celebrate and enjoy the delicious, sweet French pastry known as the macaroon.
Save Your Hearing Day – A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting your hearing and taking steps to prevent hearing loss.
National Smile Day – A day to spread happiness and positivity by sharing a smile with others and reminding people of the power of a simple smile.
World Multiple Sclerosis Day – A day to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, and to support those living with the condition.
National Autonomous Vehicle Day – A day to celebrate and promote the development and adoption of autonomous vehicles, which are vehicles that can operate without human intervention.
1279 – The Battle of Yamen takes place in China, marking the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty.
1578 – King Henry III of France lays the foundation stone for the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris that still exists today.
1669 – Samuel Pepys witnesses the great London fire that destroys many homes and businesses.
1859 – The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the bell known as Big Ben, begins operation.
1911 – The RMS Titanic is launched from the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1924 – The Soviet Union signs a treaty with China, recognizing Chinese sovereignty over Mongolia.
1941 – The British navy sinks the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic Ocean.
1961 – South Africa becomes an independent republic, breaking ties with the British monarchy.
2005 – Deep Throat, the anonymous informant in the Watergate scandal, is revealed to be former FBI official Mark Felt.
2020 – The death of George Floyd, an African American man, while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparks protests and demonstrations against police brutality and racism across the United States and around the world.
