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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Jul 07, 2023

World Kiswahili Language Day

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrates the World Kiswahili Language Day on July 7. In the 1950s the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio, and today Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of the Global Communications at the United Nations. Kiswahili is the first African Language to have this honour. Kiswahili is also known as Swahili language or kiSwahili.
On July 7, 1954, the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) under the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, First President of the United Republic of Tanzania, adopted Kiswahili as a unifying language for independence struggles.
The 41st session of the General Conference of UNESCO adopted resolution 41 C/61 that recognised the role the Kiswahili language plays in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness and fostering dialogue among civilizations and noted the need to promote multilingualism as a core value of the United Nations and an essential factor in harmonious communication between peoples, which promotes unity in diversity and international understanding, tolerance and dialogue.
Resolution 41 C/61 adopted during the 41st session of the General Conference of UNESCO on November 23, 2021, proclaimed July 7 of every year as the World Kiswahili Language Day. The annual observance of the World Kiswahili Language Day aims to promote the use of the Kiswahili language as a beacon for unity, peace, and enhanced multiculturalism
The Theme for World Kiswahili Language Day 2023 was 'Unleashing Kiswahili's potential in the digital era'.

Global Forgiveness Day

Global Forgiveness Day is an observance that promotes the act of forgiveness on a global scale. While there isn't a specific date assigned to Global Forgiveness Day, it is typically recognised on July 7 each year.
Global Forgiveness Day was initially started in Canada. Slowly it started gaining popularity across the world, with people celebrating the event. Global Forgiveness Day was founded in 1994 by the CECA (Christian Embassy of Christ's Ambassadors).

World Chocolate Day

Every year on July 7 people across the globe celebrate World Chocolate Day, an occasion that honours one of life's most exquisite indulgences.
Established in 2009, World Chocolate Day commemorates the anniversary of chocolate's introduction to Europe in 1550. Before 1550, chocolate was primarily available in specific countries across South and Central America, such as Mexico. However, foreign explorers desired to bring this special treat to the European continent. In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes was presented with a chocolate-based drink called Xocolatl by the Aztec emperor. Cortes brought the beverage back to Europe and added sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to make it sweeter. In the 1800s, solid chocolates became popular. This led to the spread of chocolate's popularity throughout Europe, and it eventually became the beloved treat we know today.
Each year, World Chocolate Day embraces a unique theme that further enhances the celebration. The theme for World Chocolate Day 2023 is 'Discovering the Sweet Secrets of Chocolate'.

Jul 06, 2023

World Zoonoses Day

World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 6 to honour the achievements of Louis Pasteur, a renowned French biologist. On this day in 1885, Pasteur administered the inaugural rabies vaccine, marking a significant milestone in zoonotic disease prevention. The observance of World Zoonoses Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about different zoonotic diseases and educate people about preventive measures.
The term 'Zoonoses' originates from Greek, where 'Zoon' means animal and 'Noses' means sickness.

Jul 04, 2023

USA Independence Day

July 4 is celebrated as the America's Independence Day. This year (220232) it was the 247th Independence Day for Americans.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which declared the thirteen American colonies as a new nation, the United States of America, free from British control. This declaration marked a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War and the birth of a new nation.

Jul 03, 2023

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed on July 3 every year to encourage people to stop using single-use plastic to eliminate plastic pollution. Single-use plastic is convenient but causes a lot of damage to the environment. International Plastic Bag Free Day aims to raise awareness about the negative impact of plastic usage on the environment.
Bangladesh was the first country in the world to ban plastic bags entirely in 2022. Soon after, many more countries, including India, also banned single-use plastic.

World Sports Journalists Day

World Sports Journalists Day is observed globally on July 2 every year. The day aims to acknowledge the work of sports journalists and to encourage them to do better at their work. Sports journalists help millions of people in the world to receive information on various sports.
World Sports Journalist Day was established by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the organization. AIPS was formed on July 2 of 1924, during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Jul 02, 2023

World UFO Day

World UFO Day is observed every year on July 2. The day aims to bring together people who love learning about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), and also to raise awareness about these aerial objects.
Earlier, World UFO Day was observed on two different dates — July 2 and June 24. In order to eliminate any confusion, the World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO) declared July 2 as the official World UFO Day. Since there is just one official date for the celebration of World UFO Day, large numbers of people are able to celebrate it in a single day, instead of small groups observing it on two different dates.
World UFO Day is also known as Flying Saucer Day. The day is dedicated to the existence of UFOs. World UFO Day was celebrated for the first time in 2001 by UFO researcher Haktan Akdogan.

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