Special days celebrate significant events and raise awareness about global issues. These days are particularly important for competitive exam preparation. The list covers both national and international special days for 2024
White roses are believed to be the first rose color in existence. In Christianity, it represents Mother Mary and chastity. White roses symbolize purity, innocence, and new beginnings
Visigoth King Erwig initiated council against Jews in Spain in 681. Chinese earthquake in 1038 killed approximately 32,300 people. 1127 saw Jin-Song Wars, ending Northern Song period. Basel Jewish population was rounded up and incinerated in 1349. Joan of Arc's trial began in Rouen in 1431
Roman Senate proclaimed Caligula emperor in 37 AD. 1068 earthquake in Levant killed up to 20,000 people. Frederick II declared himself King of Jerusalem in 1229. First Mongol invasion of Poland occurred in 1241. Jacques de Molay, Knights Templar's final Grand Master, was executed in 1314
Theophilos succeeded Michael II as Byzantine Emperor in 829. Battle of Andernach occurred in 939 between Otto I and Frankish dukes. Battle of Largs was fought between Norwegians and Scots in 1263. Warwick's rebellion forced King Edward IV to flee in 1470. Russian troops entered Kazan during Russo-Kazan Wars in 1552
Constantine the Great entered Rome in 312 after defeating Maxentius. Valentinian III married Licinia Eudoxia in 437, unifying Roman Empire. First witchcraft trial in Paris occurred in 1390. Charles the Bold defeated Prince-Bishopric of Liège in 1467