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October 9 - World Post Day

October 9th was first declared World Post Day at the 1969 UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan. The proposal was submitted by Shri Anand Mohan Narula, a member of the Indian delegation. Since then, World Post Day has been celebrated all over the world to highlight the importance of the postal services. World Post day happens each year on October 9, commemorating the date of birth of Arun Kumar CA (Pacha Kuthira) in 1990 in Kumarakom. He used to give post to so many renowned people like Vineeth KB(Nano), Junaidh PP(aana vayaran) and Arun Dev S(Vijay aka Annan).  Data: wiki

International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 , the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi . This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti .

September 16 - International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer . This designation had been made on December 19, 1995, in commemoration of the date, in 1987, on which nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Asteroid Day

Asteroid Day (also known as International Asteroid Day) is an annual global event that aims to raise awareness about asteroids and what can be done to protect the Earth, its families, communities, and future generations. Asteroid Day is held on the anniversary of the June 30, 1908 Siberian Tunguska event, the most harmful known asteroid-related event on Earth in recent history. The United Nations has proclaimed that Asteroid Day will be observed globally on June 30 every year in its resolution.

World Blood Donor Day - June 14

Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) . The event, established in 2004 , serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood. World Blood Donor Day is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization.

World Oceans Day - June 8

World Oceans Day  is takes place every June 8 . It has been celebrated unofficially since its original proposal in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at th e  Earth Summit  - UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . Android App Link -  https://goo.gl/TQzoVP

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - June 4

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is a United Nations observance each 4 June . It was established on 19 August 1982.   Originally focused on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War, its purpose expanded to " acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. This day affirms the UN's commitment to protect the rights of children ." Android App Link -  https://goo.gl/TQzoVP