Events
June Solstice
For the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the longest day of the year and the moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer, its highest point. For the Southern Hemisphere,…
World Music Day
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world every June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on…
World Rainforest Day
World Rainforest Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their role in maintaining ecological balance. The day encourages efforts to protect and conserve…
Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day highlights the importance of public service within communities around the world. Click HERE for related activities.
Helen Keller Day
Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on June 27th. As a presidential proclamation in 1980, along with international blind and deaf organizations, this holiday was designated to celebrate the…
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual men's bicycle race. Primarily held in France, this multiple-stage race spans the course of 23 days. The race was first organized in 1903.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London every year since 1877 at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
Running of the Bulls, Spain
Running of the Bulls, the world’s most exciting bull race, takes place every July in the streets of Pamplona, Spain.
World Population Day
World Population Day is for bringing attention to population issues, such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.
Nelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on his birthday - July 18th. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what…