World Book Day
UNESCO proposed World Book Day to celebrate the joy of reading, especially in children! Children who regularly read for enjoyment have higher test scores, a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge... Continue Reading »
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International Jazz Day
International Jazz Day aims to inform the international community of how jazz can work as a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people, as well as a... Continue Reading »
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or Battle of Puebla Day, is a commemoration of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War... Continue Reading »
National Nurses Day
National Nurses day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the important work nurses do for society. It marks the beginning of National Nurses Week.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an American holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Despite the abolition of slavery over 150 years ago in the United Staes, there are still civil and human rights... Continue Reading »
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
The United Nations acknowledges the celebration of the solstice as a representation of the unity of cultural heritage and traditions that promote the strengthening of mutual respect and peace between... Continue Reading »
Bastille Day
First celebrated in 1790 to mark the one-year anniversary of the July 14th storming of the Bastille prison that kicked off the French Revolution, it was originally called the Fête... Continue Reading »
International Non-Binary Day
Today is the day to recognize those who identify as non-binary and celebrate the rich diversity of the community! Non-binary folks are people who don't identify exclusively as a man or... Continue Reading »
World Snake Day
Wildlife enthusiasts celebrate this World Day, bringing snake-lovers from across the world together. It is imperative to recognize the importance of the conservation of this often misunderstood reptile and the... Continue Reading »
International Equal Pay Day
The UN designated this international day to call on its member states as well as the international community and individual employers to work towards equal pay for all. The goal... Continue Reading »
