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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jul 14, 2025

Bastille Day or French National Day

Bastille Day, marked on July 14, is also known as France's National Day. It represents French patriotism and national identity while recalling the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. This watershed moment in the French Revolution signalled the end of absolute monarchy and the start of the modern French Republic.

Jul 12, 2025

Malala Day

Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12 to mark the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She is known around the world for standing up for girls' right to education. This day honours her brave fight, her work to help others, and the powerful message she spread after surviving an attack by the Taliban in 2012.

Paper Bag Day

World Paper Bag Day is an annual event that is celebrated every year on July 12 to help raise awareness of the environmental benefits of using paper bags over plastic bags.
This day also celebrates the invention of the first paper bag machine in 1852 by Francis Wolle.

Jul 11, 2025

World Population Day

World Population Day, observed annually on July 11, is more than a reminder of the rising global headcount. It is a global platform to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities of population growth, and how they affect health, environment, development, and human rights.
This day, established in 1989 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was inspired by the milestone of Five Billion Day (July 11, 1987) — marking the point when global population reached 5 billion.
The theme for World Population Day 2025 is 'Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world'.

Jul 10, 2025

National Fish Farmers Day

Every year on July 10, India celebrates National Fish Farmer's Day to honour the invaluable contributions of fish farmers, aquaculture professionals, and stakeholders in the fisheries sector.
This annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. Alikunhi for their contribution in achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on July 10, 1957 at Angul in Odisha for the first time in the country.

Global Energy Independence Day

Global Energy Independence Day is observed annually on July 10. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and embrace cleaner, more sustainable energy alternatives like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power. The celebration underscores the crucial role that renewable energy plays in safeguarding the environment and ensuring a healthier, more secure future for our planet.

Jul 07, 2025

Global Forgiveness Day

On July 7 each year, people worldwide observe Global Forgiveness Day, a profound reminder of the transformative power of forgiveness in fostering peace, healing wounds, and promoting reconciliation.
This day was first established in 1994 by the Christian Embassy of Christ's Ambassadors in Canada. It was originally called Forgiveness Day, and it was renamed Global Forgiveness Day when it gained popularity around the world.

World Chocolate Day

World Chocolate Day, observed annually on July 7, celebrates the delight and indulgence of chocolate. The day commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, perhaps around the 1550s. It was first commemorated in 2009 to highlight chocolate's rich heritage, which stretches back to the Aztec period, circa 1400 BC.

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