History of the Day

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 every year in India to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in a terrorist attack…

International Translation Day is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of translators, interpreters, and terminologists. The day is celebrated on September 30th, the feast of…

International Day for the Elderly is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges faced by the elderly population and promoting their rights and dignity. Celebrated annually on…

International Museum Day is an annual event celebrated on or around May 18th. The day was established by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 1977 to raise awareness of the…

World Maritime Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Thursday of September to recognize the importance of shipping and its contribution to the global economy. The day was first…

World Habitat Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Monday of October. It was first observed in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya, with the theme "Shelter is my right." The United Nations…

World Contraception Day is an annual event observed on September 26 to promote awareness and education about contraception. It aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about…

World Post Office Day is a global celebration observed on October 9th every year to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874. The UPU was the start of the…

The World Day of the Deaf is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It is celebrated every year on the last…

World Food Day is an international day celebrated annually on October 16th. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the issue of global hunger and to promote efforts to end it. The day was…