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 »
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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 »
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
This World Day is designated to focus the world's attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play in promoting sustainable development and reaffirming the importance of all cultures and... Continue Reading »
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 Human Space Flight
This International Day celebrates the beginning of space travel for humankind and the science and technology that go into ensuring that not only is space travel possible but that it... 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 »
Nelson Mandela International Day
This international day is a day to remember the life and legacy of the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa, Nelson Mandela. This is a day for... Continue Reading »
World Chess Day
This World Day celebrates chess as a game with, as the UN delegate from Armenia argues, the ability to transcend national boundaries and break down political, social, and racial barriers.... Continue Reading »
