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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Jul 22, 2022

Pi Approximation Day

Pi Approximation Day is celebrated on July 22 which is particularly dedicated to the mathematical constant pi (π).Pi denotes the relationship between the circumference of a circle and its diameter.
Pi Approximation Day and Pi Day are closely linked to each other, and Pi day is observed on March 14 every year all over the world.

World Brain Day

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) celebrates World Brain Day on July 22 every year, focusing on a different theme each year. According to WHO, good brain health is a state in which every individual can realise their own abilities and optimise their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural functioning to cope with life situations.
World Brain Day (WBD) 2022 was dedicated to the theme "Brain Health for all" as our brains continue to be challenged by pandemics, wars, climate change and the myriad of disorders impacting human existence globally.

Jul 20, 2022

International Moon Day

July 20, 2022 marked the inaugural celebration of International Moon Day. The United Nations General Assembly, on December 9, 2021, recognised the proposal submitted by the Moon Village Association and several other groups within the organisation. The application was submitted to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
The day celebrates one of the most memorable moments in human history. On July 20, 1969, US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to reach the lunar planet. It was the first time that a human had set foot on the Moon's surface.
Upon landing on the surface, with millions of eyes watching history being written, Neil Armstrong hopped down the ladder and said, "That is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." The Apollo 11 astronauts used the lunar module called Eagle to reach the surface.
The International Moon Day would be held annually and will aim at educating and promoting the sustainable utilisation and exploration of the Moon and the need for regulations of activities on and around the lunar planet.

International Chess Day

World Chess Day is an annual event celebrated on July 20 across the globe. The day brings attention to the popular board game, Chess players like Viswanathan Anand, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen, and highlights its positive impact on society.
On December 12, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recognised World Chess Day. The date of July 20 was chosen as on this day in 1924, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was established in Paris. FIDE, having more than 150 chess federations as its members, has celebrated World Chess Day since 1966.

Jul 18, 2022

Nelson Mandela International Day

The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day in November 2009. Every year on July 18, Mandela Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the former President of South Africa. The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate achievements of the anti-apartheid leader and to carry forward his legacy for a better future.
He was the country's first black President. The purpose of the day is to inspire everyone to make a difference in their communities by following the ideology and vision of Mandela.
According to the United Nations, the theme for Nelson Mandela International Day 2022 was "do what you can with what you have and where you are."

Jul 17, 2022

World Day for International Justice

World Day for International Justice, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. On June 1, 2010, at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda), the Assembly of State Parties decided to celebrate July 17 as the Day of International Criminal Justice.

Jul 15, 2022

India's National Plastic Surgery Day Gets Global Acceptance

The concept of observing July 15 as National Plastic Surgery Day in India was adopted by the leaders of top bodies in the speciality across the globe as World Plastic Surgery Day.
The Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) announced the decision in a statement.
The concept was discussed in a meeting of the presidents of plastic surgery associations of various countries organised by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The decision to observe July 15 as World Plastic Surgery Day came after the APSI's current president Rakesh Khazanchi spoke about the success of National Plastic Surgery Day in India at the World Council of Leaders, a body consisting of the presidents of all national associations, and all agreed to celebrate July 15 as World Plastic Surgery Day.
Coimbatore-based plastic surgeon S. Raja Sabapathy introduced the concept of National Plastic Surgery Day when he was the APSI president in 2011 to create awareness of plastic surgery.

World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated every year on July 15. The sole purpose of this day is to provide essential skills to youngsters around the globe so that they can get employment. The day helps in disseminating awareness about the importance of skills in getting good work opportunities.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2022 was 'Transforming youth skills for the future'.
The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 as World Youth Skills Day in December 2014. The objective was to improve socio-economic conditions for today's youth and addressing the challenge of unemployment. Since the inception of World Youth Skills Day, it has facilitated interaction among young people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, businesses, governments, and development partners.
This day is significant as it provides a better opportunity for employment, higher income levels, and lifelong learning to the new generation. The World Youth Skills Day encourages the elimination of gender inequality and ensures disadvantaged people have access to resources.

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