Which day is today?

Today marks 34 years since Linus Torvalds released the first Linux version (0.0.1) in 1991. This humble beginning would grow into one of the most important operating systems in the world, powering everything from servers to smartphones.

Today is International Day of Democracy. A day more important than ever in today's times, reminding us of the value of democratic principles and the need to protect them worldwide.

Today marks 44 years since the founding of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) in Berlin, Germany in 1981. Europe's largest association of hackers, the CCC is "a galactic community of life forms, independent of age, sex, race or societal orientation, which strives across borders for freedom of information…".

Today marks 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States. A day to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and on Flight 93. A day of remembrance and reflection on how these events shaped the modern world.

Today is National Swap Ideas Day, encouraging us to share creative or helpful ideas with others and trade them for their thoughts in return. This observance celebrates the magic that happens when communities of people join forces, bouncing sketches and eureka moments off each other to spark new innovations. Sometimes all it takes is pairing one suggestion with another to create something bigger and more tangible than either idea alone.

Today is a special day for all software developers! In 1947, Grace Hopper documented the "first actual case of bug being found" - a moth that was found stuck in a relay. While Grace Hopper didn't coin the term "bug" originally (e.g. it was already used in technical jargon by Thomas Edison and appeared in Isaac Asimov's story "Catch That Rabbit"), this incident made the term famous in computing. The incident was meticulously documented with the actual moth taped into the logbook.

Today is International Literacy Day, promoting the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights.

It's also the 3rd anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

Today both Freddie Mercury and Louis XIV would have had their birthdays. Queen and King!

Today is Currywurst Day! A celebration of Germany's beloved fast food invention.

It's also 19 years since Steve Irwin, the beloved "Crocodile Hunter," passed away.

Today is National Beheading Day, a day to remember those who lost their lives through beheading.

Today is Just Because Day!

It invites you to do something just because, without any particular reason.

Today marks 47 years since the Soyuz 31 mission launched into space, carrying Sigmund Jähn, the first German in space.

Today marks 34 years since Linus Torvalds first announced that he was working on an open source operating system.

Today John Lee Hooker would have turned 108 years old.

It is also the death anniversary of Loriot (Vicco von Bülow).

Today H.P. Lovecraft would have turned 135 years old, and Rio Reiser, lead singer of the german band "Ton Steine Scherben" died 29 years ago.

Today marks exactly 80 years since the first atomic bomb was detonated.

Learn more about the Trinity Test

"There are no mistakes, just happy accidents."

Today marks 30 years since Bob Ross passed away. Countless nights as a teenager, I lay in front of the TV and let him accompany me to sleep. Rest in Power.