Curiosidades
22nd August: World Folklore Day
World Folklore Day is celebrated every year on August 22nd. It was established in 1960 by UNESCO, with the aim of promoting and presenting the cultural diversity and folkloric traditions of different communities around the…
21st August: The International Day of Commemoration and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
The International Day of Commemoration and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is celebrated on August 21 every year. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2017, with the aim of honoring and paying…
19th August: World Orangutan Day
World Orangutan Day is celebrated every August 19 to raise awareness worldwide about the care and protection of orangutans, in order to prevent their extinction as has happened to other creatures due to mistreatment, economic…
17th August: International Coats Disease Day
August 17 marks the commemoration of a rare disease that causes progressive vision loss, especially in children and young people. It is celebrated as International Coats Disease Day. It is named after the Scottish ophthalmologist…
Día Internacional del Tiburón Ballena
Desde el año 2008, cada 30 de agosto se rinde homenaje al pez más grande del mundo gracias al Día Internacional del Tiburón Ballena, el cual se proclamó en la II Conferencia Internacional del Tiburón…
Día Mundial del Síndrome de Turner
El Día Mundial del Síndrome de Turner se conmemora el 28 de agosto de cada año. Es una fecha dedicada a crear conciencia sobre esta condición genética y a apoyar a las personas que viven…