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March Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)

• - Also called the Vernal or Spring Equinox.
• - Occurs around 20 March (sometimes 19 or 21 March).
• - Marks the beginning of spring.

September Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)

• - Also called the Autumnal or Fall Equinox.
• - Occurs around 22 or 23 September.
• - Marks the beginning of autumn.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere
• - Date: 21 or 22 December.
• - Significance: Longest day and shortest night of the year.
• - Cause: The Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.
• - Sun's position: Directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South).

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The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs during June (20 or 21 June)

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

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• The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used civil calendar worldwide today.
• It was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.

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• Julian Calendar: Introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Date: April 22
• First Held: April 22, 1970
• Purpose: Raise awareness for environmental protection and conservation
• Theme 2026: Our Power, Our Planet 

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• World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year.
• Theme 2025: Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures
• Theme 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

Additional information: 

• World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on 7 April 1948.
• WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Last verified on 12-10-2026

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• World Braille Day is observed on 4 January every year.
• The first World Braille Day was celebrated on 4 January 2019.
• The day recognizes the contribution of Louis Braille in helping blind and visually impaired people read and write.

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.
• This day was proclaimed by UNGA in 1990.
• Theme 2025: Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights
• Theme 2026: The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established World Food Safety Day in 2018.

World Food Safety Day is observed on 7th June.

Theme 2022: Safer food, better health

Theme 2023: Food Standards Save Lives

Theme 2024: Prepare for the unexpected

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared 28 September as International Day for Universal Access to Information in 2015.

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• Total days: 366 days
• Extra day: February 29 (Februray has 29 days instead of 28)
• Frequency: Happens every 4 years

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA