International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – This day is observed to raise awareness about the need to eradicate poverty worldwide and ensure basic human rights and dignity for all individuals.
World Trauma Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the impact of trauma and promote ways to prevent and treat trauma-related conditions.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – This day is observed to raise awareness about the depletion of the ozone layer and promote efforts to protect it.
National Edge Day – This day is observed in the United States to promote the values of compassion, inclusion, and respect for all living beings.
International Day of Rural Women – This day is observed to recognize the critical role that rural women play in promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty in rural areas.
1346: Battle of Neville’s Cross – English forces under King Edward III defeat Scottish forces near Durham, England.
1777: British forces under General Burgoyne surrender to American forces led by General Gates after the Battle of Saratoga, a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
1814: In the War of 1812, the British attack Plattsburgh, New York, but are forced to retreat back to Canada.
1907: The first transatlantic wireless message is sent by Guglielmo Marconi from Cornwall, England, to Newfoundland, Canada.
1931: Al Capone is convicted of income tax evasion and is sentenced to 11 years in prison.
1965: The 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, officially begin, marking the first time the Olympics were held in Asia.
1989: An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale hits the San Francisco Bay Area, killing 67 people and causing an estimated $6 billion in damage.
2003: The last commercial Concorde flight takes off from New York City to London, marking the end of supersonic passenger travel.
