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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2023

Jun 2023

Aug 29, 2023

National Sports Day

National Sports Day in India is celebrated every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand - the legendary hockey champion. The day is also observed to appreciate and honour the athletes of the country who have been rewarded with prestigious laurels for their wonderful contributions in different sports.
The main idea behind celebrating the National Sports Day is to create awareness among people about the benefits of sports, sportsmanship, teamwork, besides encouraging them to opt sports as career.
The roots of National Sports Day in India can be traced back to the birth of one of its most revered sporting legends, Major Dhyan Chand, who went on to become one of the most popular names in the game of hockey.
Born on August 29, 1905, he started off his career with the British Indian Army regimental squad. His skills mesmerized the world, guiding India to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
In recognition of his unparalleled contributions to the realm of sports, the Government of India declared his birthday as National Sports Day in 2012, with the aim to inspire generations to come. This decision also focused on promoting sports and physical fitness among the masses.
The theme for 2023 National Sports Day celebration is 'Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society'.

Aug 27, 2023

PM Modi Announces August 23 as 'National Space Day'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to celebrate August 23, when India's Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon, as National Space Day. He also announced that the spot where the lander landed on the Moon will be known as 'Shivashakti' and where Chandrayaan-2 touched down will be called as 'Tiranga Point'.
The Prime Minister was addressing the scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Aug 26, 2023

International Dog Day

Dogs are a human's best friend in terms of loyalty and faithfulness. They play a pivotal role in adding colour to our lives and an element of fun and happiness to our homes.
International Dog Day is celebrated every year on August 26 to encourage more and more people to adopt dogs instead of buying them from a pet shop.
The day was started by Colleen Paige, Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Author, Conservationist, Dog Trainer, and Animal Rescue Advocate, in 2004.
The date August 26 is significant as it is the date Paige's family adopted her first dog.

Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day is celebrated every year on August 26 in the United States. The day is observed to commemorate and honour the adoption of the 19th Amendment in the US Constitution that supports the rights of women, and forbids the discrimination to vote on the basis of gender.
Gender equality is important for the progress of any nation. Women should not be deprived of their basic rights, be it the right to vote. While several achievements have been acquired in the field of women equality, there is still much more to do.
The history of celebrating Women's Equality Day dates back to the August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was granted in favour of the women's right to vote.
The amendment states, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."
The theme of Women's Equality Day 2023 is 'EmbraceEquity'.

Aug 24, 2023

World Water Week 2023 Concludes

World Water Week is a global event which is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute every year. In 2023 the event was held from August 20 to 24 at the Waterfront Congress Centre.
World Water Week is an annual event that has been held every year since 1991. It is organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), a non-profit organization that promotes water solutions for a sustainable world.
The first World Water Week was held in 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden. The theme of the event was "Water: A Looming Crisis." The event brought together water experts from around the world to discuss the challenges of water scarcity and pollution.
Since then, World Water Week has been held every year in Stockholm.
The theme for World Water Week 2023 is 'Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World'.

Aug 23, 2023

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23 every year to memorialise the deplorable practice of transatlantic slave trade. The day, designated by UNESCO, was first observed on August 23, 1998.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on August 23 as it marks the start of the uprising in Haiti that eventually led to the abolition of transatlantic slave trade in the territories under European colonial powers.
On the night of August 22 to 23, 1791, an uprising started in the island of Saint Domingue, which is now home to Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the 18th century, Saint Domingue was a colonial settlement of France.
The uprising in Saint Domingue inspired the Haitian Revolution against the colonial powers, which was led by the Blacks and mixed-race people.
It was against this background that the day is observed on August 23. It was first commemorated in Haiti and a number of countries in 1998.

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