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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

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adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015

celebrated each year on 26 July,

aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems

Mangrove forests can be found on the saltwater coasts

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World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28.

One person in every 30 seconds die due to Hepatitis in the world.

World Health Organization (WHO) set a target to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030.

World Hepatitis Day is observed honour the Nobel Prize winning scientist Baruch Blumberg on his birthday.

Baruch Blumberg discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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International Chess day is being celebrated on July 20.

First Chess Day was celebrated in 1966.

Theme 2026: Celebrate, create and make a difference

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International Chess Day commemorated the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris on 20th July 1924.

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