World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on 17 May. It marks the founding of ITU when the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris on 17 May 1865. It is also known as World Telecommunication and International Society Day. Since 1969, it has been celebrated annually.
Every year on the third Friday in May National Endangered Species Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all imperilled species. Endangered Species Act 1973, focuses on the protection of wildlife and threatened species.
Worlds AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every year on 18 May. This day marks the efforts of thousands of researchers, scientists, and health professionals who have contributed to the process of finding safe and effective AIDS medicine. It is also an opportunity to educate communities about the importance of preventive […]
International Museum Day is observed on 18 May every year to raise awareness about the museum and its role in society. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) created International Museum Day in 1977. The organisation suggested a proper theme every year which may include globalisation, bridging cultural gaps and care for the environment.
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May to spread awareness about the violence caused by terrorists and also in memory of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day.
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity.
It is believed that on the full moon of the month of Vaishakh, Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini near Kapilavastu. He is also known as 'Jyoti Punj of Asia' or 'Light of Asia'. This year, Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima is celebrated on 23 May.
It is observed annually on May 23 to spread awareness regarding protecting turtles and tortoises and also their disappearing habitats across the world. The day promises a better future where humans and turtles can coexist peacefully.
Goa, a beautiful state on the west coast of India is celebrating its 36th Statehood this year. In 1976, the Goa Assembly issued a resolution seeking complete statehood; it was later recognised on May 30, 1987.
The first newspaper in the Hindi language, Udant Martand was published on May 30. Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla started it as a weekly newspaper from Calcutta on 30 May 1826.
Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year across the globe to make people aware and educate them about the harmful effects of tobacco on health which causes cardiovascular diseases, cancer, tooth decay, staining of teeth etc.
Every year on 4 June, the United Nations (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed to raise awareness about the children who have suffered a lot throughout the world and are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. On this day UN affirms its commitment to protect the rights of children.