Land Day (Palestine)

 

Land Day marks the Palestinian people’s collective uprising against Israeli systematic land theft and dispossession. On March 30, 1976, Israeli forces massacred six Palestinian protestors during mass demonstration s against the Israeli occupation’s theft of thousands of dunums of Palestinian land in the Galilee. Since 1976, the struggle has only intensified. Today, the Israeli settler colonial project and ethnic cleansing campaign continue to steal land, forcibly displace communities, and intensify its structural oppression across all of Palestine.

World Bipolar Day

 

The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring world awareness to bipolar conditions and to eliminate social stigma. Through international collaboration, the goal of WBD is to bring the world population information about bipolar conditions that will educate and improve sensitivity towards the condition.

WBD is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having a bipolar condition.

WBD is an initiative of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) in collaboration with the Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD) and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD).

 

For those living with bipolar disorder, World Bipolar Day offers an opportunity to connect with others as well as assistance gaining access to valuable resources and relationships that can improve their lives through treatment.

National Pencil Day (U.S.)

 

National Pencil Day is observed on 30 March, every year. This day is significant as it celebrates the ‘modern pencil’ as we know it today. It is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the history of pencils and how they have evolved over time.

Pencils are very important and now should know about their discovery. This day provides an opportunity to know more about pencils and their importance in our lives.

National Pencil Day: History

The first step in the evolution of pencils dates back to the 16th century when the world discovered graphite. Graphite is a crystallized form of carbon that was found in Keswick, England. At this time, people began using graphite to write. However, it was not until the 1790s that a mass production of pencils was made possible. This was because France was cut off from this supply of pencils due to their war with Britain.

In 1794, German engineer Nicolas-Jacques Conté invented ‘Crayons Conté’, which was a low-quality graphite mixed with clay, shaped into rods, and baked.

This method allowed pencil makers in France to stop relying on the British for pencils. Soon, Germany became the major supplier of pencils to the world. With the mass production of pencils, it became easier to write letters and draw pictures.

Artists and non-artists alike began to use pencils to express themselves. In addition, pencils were used as a teaching tool in schools. They were seen as an essential tool for developing literacy skills and creativity.

National Pencil Day: Significance

Today, pencils are widely used and considered an essential part of our daily lives. They are used for writing, drawing, and solving puzzles. It is difficult to imagine a future without pencils.

National Pencil Day 2024 is an opportunity to reflect on the history of this seemingly humble tool and how it has evolved into a critical part of our lives.

One should note that pencils are also planet-friendly. They are made of wood and do not require any accessories. National Pencil Day allows us to know all the interesting facts about this item.

 

 

International Day of Zero Waste

 

Observed annually on March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste promotes global efforts to address the waste crisis and advance sustainable production and consumption practices. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022, this observance highlights solutions for resource recovery, reducing pollution, and protecting both human and environmental health.

Background

On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste. Türkiye led the resolution, supported by over 100 countries. The observance complements previous initiatives like the global push to end plastic pollution, highlighting the role of sustainable waste management in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) facilitate activities to advance global zero-waste efforts.

Devika Rani's Birth Anniversary

 

Devika Rani Chaudhuri, usually known as Devika Rani, born on 30 March 1908, in Visakhapatnam, was an actress in Indian films who was active during the 1930s and 1940s. Widely acknowledged as the first lady of Indian cinema, Devika Rani had a successful film career that spanned 10 years.

Her persona, no less than her film roles, were considered socially unconventional. Her awards include the Padma Shri (1958), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1970) and the Soviet Land Nehru Award (1990).