A global day of protest against the Iraq War took place in more than 600 cities around the world
estimated 30 million people took part in the protests, making it the largest peace demonstration in history. The protests were a sign of the widespread opposition to the war, and they helped to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis that the war would cause.

The first draft of the human genome was published
This groundbreaking research paved the way for new insights into the human body, including the discovery of genes associated with diseases, and it set the stage for personalized medicine and gene therapy.

The Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan
After a decade of brutal conflict, the Soviet Union announced its decision to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, marking a major turning point in the region’s history. The withdrawal was a strategic failure for the Soviet Union and marked a victory for the Afghan resistance fighters, known as the mujahideen.

Canada adopts its current national flag showing a maple leaf
The adoption of the current Canadian flag was a momentous occasion in the country’s history, marking a shift away from its colonial past and towards a more independent identity. On February 15, 1965, the Parliament of Canada passed a bill to officially adopt the red-and-white flag with a maple leaf, which had been designed by a high school student.