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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
In India, Narendra Modi planted a Kadamb sapling to celebrate the World Environment Day and raise awareness for Environment. [39] [40] Italy is the host country of the 43rd edition of the WED. The celebrations took place as part of Milan Expo around the theme: Feeding the Planet – Energy for Life. [41]
United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, to "be devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.
Human Rights Day (HRD) is celebrated annually around the world on 10 December every year.. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations.
International Colour Day is an annual event held on March 21 to celebrate colour. The day was established by the International Colour Association (abbreviated as AIC for its French name, Association Internationale de la Couleur ), which is composed of national colour organizations and members representing over 30 countries.
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (the 3rd month) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π , and was first celebrated in the United States.
Employee Appreciation Day is an event, observed on the first Friday in March, meant for employers to give thanks or recognition to their employees.It was created by Dr. Bob Nelson who was a founding member of Recognition Professionals International in 1995, [1] [2] initially to celebrate the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees and to remind employers to thank their employees ...
In addition to annual commemorative events, the President may proclaim a day or period designated for mourning or prayer after the death of noted officials including U.S. Presidents and Chief Justices of the United States or after major tragic events or disasters with serious casualties. [2]