International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: This day aims to raise awareness about the impact of war and armed conflicts on the environment and promote measures to prevent the exploitation of natural resources in times of war.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: This day aims to raise awareness about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation and promote its elimination.
National Nachos Day: This is a food holiday that celebrates the delicious Mexican dish of nachos, which typically consists of tortilla chips covered with melted cheese and various toppings.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the risks and impact of tsunamis and promote measures to reduce the risk of disasters caused by tsunamis.
1528: Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes the first known European to set foot in Texas.
1813: The Battle of Crysler’s Farm takes place during the War of 1812 in Ontario, Canada, resulting in a British victory and ending a US attempt to invade Canada.
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th President of the United States.
1917: The Bolshevik Revolution begins in Russia as workers and soldiers storm the Winter Palace in Petrograd, marking the start of the Russian Civil War.
1947: The Hollywood Ten, a group of prominent screenwriters and directors, are blacklisted by the film industry for their alleged ties to communism.
1962: The United Nations condemns apartheid in South Africa and calls for economic and military sanctions against the country.
1991: Magic Johnson announces he has HIV and retires from the NBA, bringing national attention to the AIDS epidemic.
2018: A mass shooting takes place at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing 11 people and injuring 6 others.
