Wednesday, November 20, 2024

World Children's Day


 

World Children’s Day, originally known as Universal Children’s Day in 1954, is an annual global observance on November 20, serving as an awareness of how important childhood is in shaping both individuals and society.

Established by the United Nations, this day provides a platform for children’s rights and promotes their well-being by offering them access to education, protection, and growth opportunities.

 

Joseph Priestley's Birth Anniversary

Joseph Priestley, born on 24 March 1733, in Birstall, United Kingdom, was an English chemist, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, g...