International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: This day is observed to raise awareness about the physical and mental abuse faced by women and to encourage action to prevent it.
International Hat Day: On this day, people are encouraged to wear their favorite hats and celebrate the fashion and style that hats can bring to an outfit.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: This day is observed to show support and solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom, justice, and equality.
National Parfait Day: This day celebrates the delicious parfait, which is a dessert made with layers of ice cream, fruits, and other sweet toppings.
1491: The siege of Granada ends, marking the end of the Reconquista and the fall of the last Islamic state on the Iberian Peninsula.
1783: The last British troops leave New York City, marking the end of the American Revolution.
1864: The Confederate raider CSS Shenandoah surrenders in Liverpool, England, marking the last Confederate surrender of the American Civil War.
1926: The deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history occurs, killing at least 246 people across several states.
1940: The film “Fantasia” is released by Walt Disney Studios, marking the first feature-length film to use stereophonic sound.
1963: The first push-button telephone is made available to the public by Bell Telephone.
1986: The Iran-Contra scandal is revealed, in which the Reagan administration sold arms to Iran in exchange for hostages and used the proceeds to fund anti-communist rebels in Nicaragua.
