International Olympic Day, United Nations Widow’s Day, International Widow’s Day
June 23
International Olympic Day
Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. So the International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 every year all around the world: hundreds of thousands of people – young and old – participate in sports activities, such as runs, exhibitions, music and educational seminars. Over the last two decades, the event has helped to spread the Olympic ideals to every corner of the world.
The Day was first celebrated on June 23 in 1894 in nine countries Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
International Widow’s Day
June 23rd on every year, this Day gives special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages across the globe.
The day is widely known to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they have. Several women around the world after losing her life partner faces challenges and do long-term struggle for basic needs, their human right and dignity
23 June : United Nations Public Service Day
Every year on 23 June, a date designated by the General Assembly, the United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated around the world.
