International Day of Non-Violence: This day is observed to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement and a proponent of non-violent resistance.
World Farm Animals Day: This day aims to raise awareness about the inhumane treatment of animals on farms and advocate for their welfare.
International Day of Older Persons: This day highlights the contributions and challenges faced by older persons in society and promotes their rights and well-being.
World Habitat Day: This day focuses on the importance of access to adequate housing and the need for sustainable development of human settlements.
National Custodian Day: This day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of custodians and janitors who work tirelessly to keep our schools, workplaces, and public spaces clean and safe.
1187: Saladin captures Jerusalem after defeating the Crusaders in the Battle of Hattin.
1835: The Texas Revolution begins as the Battle of Gonzales marks the first battle of the conflict.
1869: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, later known as Mahatma Gandhi, is born in India.
1919: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson suffers a stroke, leading to his partial paralysis and affecting his decision-making ability.
1942: German troops begin their occupation of Rome during World War II.
1950: The comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz, is first published in newspapers.
1967: Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first African-American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
2002: A shooting at a high school in Erfurt, Germany, leaves 16 people dead.
