#OnThisDay In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, died during child birth. The World Heritage Site #TajMahal was commissioned by her husband as her final resting place.

Today is World Day to Combat #Desertification and #Drought.

#OnThisDay In 2017 #Hurricane #Irma became the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin region with winds of 185mph (280km/h).

Today is International Day of #Charity.