World Coconut Day: Observed annually on September 2nd, this day aims to raise awareness about the importance of coconut farming, production, and consumption. It also highlights the health benefits and economic potential of coconut products.
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances: This day is observed every year on September 2nd to draw attention to the plight of individuals who have been forcibly taken away from their families and loved ones, and whose fate and whereabouts remain unknown.
Blue Beanie Day: A day celebrated by web designers and developers, Blue Beanie Day is all about promoting web standards and accessibility on the internet. Participants wear blue beanies and share their views and ideas on how to make the web a more inclusive and user-friendly place.
World Sexual Health Day: This day aims to promote sexual health, raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and encourage individuals to take charge of their sexual health and well-being.
National V-J Day (USA): This day marks the end of World War II and the victory of the Allied forces over Japan. It commemorates the day when Japan signed the instrument of surrender, bringing an end to the war.
31 BC – Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium – Off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops under Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
1666 – The Great Fire of London begins, lasting three days and destroying over 13,000 buildings.
1789 – The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
1864 – American Civil War: Union forces enter Atlanta, Georgia, a day after the Confederate defenders flee the city.
1945 – World War II: Combat ends in the Pacific Theater: The Instrument of Surrender of Japan is signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and accepted aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
1998 – A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 airliner operated by Swissair crashes near Nova Scotia, Canada, killing all 229 people on board.
