This Day in History: 2025-07-03

A day to avoid being in the sun. This day is celebrated to highlight the harmful effects of too long exposure to sunlight, and to encourage people to stay in the shade to keep their skin cool and rested from the sun. The sun is right above our heads. We are in the middle of summer, when temperatures are highest and the sun is brightest. It’s not a bad day to take a break from catching all those rays and to stay out of the direct influence of sunlight.