International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. The date is significant because, during the night of August 22 to August 23, 1791, on the island of Saint Domingue (now known as Haiti), an uprising began which set forth events which were a
more..World Mosquito Day, observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of Indian doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Malaria hasn’t been an issue in the United States since the 1950’s. Today, mosquitoes are mostly a nuisance. They fly around in silence and bite without warning – often leaving an itchy, annoying bump. Ross
more..Namibia Day or Heroes’ Day is a national public holiday in Namibia. Namibia Day takes place on August 26, 2016. It is recognized by the United Nations as Namibia Day. The day commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966 at Omugulugwombashe. National celebrations take place annually at different places, usually
more..Photography Day is nothing but celebrating photography. Today is the day to embrace your love of photography, whether you see yourself as an Amateur, Hobbyist or Professional, it’s the day to show off what you can do. Photography has the ability to tell stories and inspire people and with the dawn of digital photography we can share memories
more..The International Day of the Disappeared is a day created to draw attention to the fate of individuals imprisoned at places and under poor conditions unknown to their relatives and/or legal representatives observed on August 30 . The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances on August 30 each year. The impulse
more..The UN (United Nations) International Day against Nuclear Tests create public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. This day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security around the world. The International Day against Nuclear Tests aims to raise people’s awareness on the need to prevent nuclear
more..International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society by United Nations(UN). It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities. 2016 This event is an opportunity to raise awareness about
more..Every year, 9 August is observed as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day is celebrated with special events around the world. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. This year’s theme puts a spotlight on the issue of
more..List of all the important days held in August month and festivals in India all over the world. This General Knowledge useful to your upcoming competitive examinations like UPSC, IBPS, TNPSC, NDA, MPSC,Railway,etc., 1-Aug World Breast-feeding Week 3-Aug Friendship Day 6-Aug Anti Nuclear Day 6-Aug Hiroshima Day 9-Aug Nagasaki Day 9-Aug International Day of the
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