The International Day of Light is an annual celebration on May 16 established by UNESCO to recognize the significance of light and light-based technologies in revolutionizing our society.
History:
In the year 1960, Physicist and Engineer Theodore Maiman conducted the first successful operation of the laser. To commemorate the special day, International Day of Light came to be observed every year on May 16. In 2015, the United Nations observed International Day of Light to raise awareness about light science and light-based technologies and applications. Following this, in 2016, UNESCO adopted the resolution to celebrate International Day of Light every year. The first International Day of Light was observed in 2018.
Significance:
The day is observed to raise awareness about the significance of light
and how we can explore ways to encourage scientific collaboration and
possibilities of light-based technologies for innovation, creativity and
sustainable societies. The day urges people to come together from all sectors,
such as science, technology, art and culture to implement the application
of light and light-based technology for innovation and fulfilment of the goals
of UNESCO. "This day is a call to strengthen scientific cooperation and
harness its potential to foster peace and sustainable development," wrote
UNESCO on their official website.
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