International Day of Charity: This day is observed annually to raise awareness and mobilize resources for various charity organizations and causes around the world. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
Skyscraper Day: This day is dedicated to the awe-inspiring architectural feat of skyscrapers. It is celebrated by recognizing the tallest and most beautiful skyscrapers around the world and the engineers who made them possible.
World Coconut Day: This day is observed to promote awareness about the importance of coconut cultivation, as well as the various health and economic benefits of using coconut products. It was designated by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community in 2009.
National Welsh Rarebit Day: This day is dedicated to the classic British dish made with melted cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and other ingredients served over toast. It is a popular comfort food that has been enjoyed for centuries.
301 – San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world, was founded on this day.
1189 – Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
1651 – The Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War, was fought on this day. It resulted in a victory for Oliver Cromwell’s parliamentary forces over the royalist army of Charles II.
1783 – The Treaty of Paris was signed on this day, officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States of America.
1838 – Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and civil rights activist, escaped from slavery on this day.
1939 – World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on this day. This led to the United Kingdom and France declaring war on Germany two days later.
1971 – Qatar gained independence from the United Kingdom on this day.
1995 – eBay was founded on this day in San Jose, California.
2010 – A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand on this day, causing significant damage but no fatalities.
