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Historical Events

  • 1513 – Ponce de León Claims Florida for Spain: Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León became the first known European to reach Florida, claiming it for Spain.
  • 1792 – Establishment of the U.S. Mint: The Coinage Act was passed by the United States Congress, authorizing the creation of the U.S. Mint and the production of various denominations of gold and silver coins.
  • 1801 – Battle of Copenhagen: During the Napoleonic Wars, the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, destroyed the Danish fleet in a decisive naval engagement.
  • 1865 – Confederate Evacuation of Richmond: As Union forces broke through Confederate lines during the American Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet fled the capital, Richmond, Virginia.
  • 1917 – U.S. Entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, stating, "The world must be made safe for democracy." Congress declared war four days later.
  • 1982 – Falklands War Begins: Argentine troops invaded and seized the disputed Falkland Islands from the United Kingdom, leading to a conflict that lasted ten weeks.
  • 2005 – Death of Pope John Paul II: Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, passed away at the age of 84 in Vatican City. He was the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years and played a significant role in the decline of communism in Europe.

Notable Birthdays

  • Charlemagne (742–814): King of the Franks and Lombards; crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
  • Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875): Danish author renowned for his literary fairy tales, including classics like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
  • Émile Zola (1840–1902): Influential French novelist best known for his naturalist works like Germinal.
  • Buddy Ebsen (1908–2003): American actor famously remembered for his role as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.
  • Marvin Gaye (1939–1984): Influential American soul singer known for hits like What's Going On and Sexual Healing.
  • Emmylou Harris (born 1947): American singer-songwriter celebrated for her contributions to country and folk music.
  • Michael Fassbender (born 1977): Irish-German actor recognized for his roles in films such as 12 Years a Slave and the X-Men series.
  • Pedro Pascal (born 1975): Chilean-American actor known for his roles in Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian.

Notable Deaths

  • Samuel F. B. Morse (1791–1872): American inventor and painter, co-developer of the Morse code and the telegraph system.
  • Georges Pompidou (1911–1974): President of France from 1969 until his death in 1974.
  • Pope John Paul II (1920–2005): Served as the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.
  • Shaukat Ali (1944–2021): Renowned Pakistani folk singer known for patriotic and folk songs such as Jagga and Saif-ul-Malook.

International Observances

  • World Autism Awareness Day: Established by the United Nations to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders and promote early diagnosis and intervention.
  • International Children's Book Day (بچوں کی کتابوں کا عالمی دن): Celebrated to inspire a love for reading among children and to promote access to children's literature worldwide. The date was chosen in honor of Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, one of the most famous children's storytellers.

 

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