International Delegate's Day

 

Every year on April 25, the world celebrates International Delegate’s Day, recognizing the crucial role of delegates who represent their countries at the United Nations (UN). Without these dedicated individuals, the UN would not exist. This day honours the delegates’ commitment to the spirit of multilateralism and their efforts to work together under the UN to solve global problems.

History and Significance

The history of International Delegate’s Day dates back to April 25, 1945, when delegates from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco with the aim of establishing an organization that would promote peace and impose rules in the post-World War II era. Over 850 delegates attended this conference, which lasted for two months.

Determined to create an organization that would preserve peace and build a better world, representatives from diverse religions, continents, and over 80% of the world’s population came together. On June 26, 1945, two months after the first meeting, the 50 countries signed the United Nations Charter, laying the foundation for the establishment of the United Nations Organization.

The Role of Delegates

Delegates at the United Nations are chosen by their respective governments to represent their countries’ interests. They participate in discussions, debates, and decision-making processes at the UN General Assembly and other international forums.

While delegates have the authority to vote on behalf of their nations, their votes are only counted when a head of state or government is present. This ensures that the delegates act in accordance with their country’s best interests and the directives of their governments.

Promoting Multilateralism

International Delegate’s Day celebrates the delegates’ dedication to the spirit of multilateralism, which is at the heart of the UN’s mission. By exchanging views and ideas with delegates from different nations, they contribute to finding collective solutions to global challenges.

Delegates play a vital role in facilitating dialogue, fostering understanding, and building consensus among member states. Their tireless efforts in promoting international cooperation and collaboration are essential for achieving the UN’s goals of maintaining peace, upholding human rights, and promoting sustainable development.

Recognizing Contributions

On April 2, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 25 as International Delegate’s Day to commemorate the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions made by delegates in shaping the UN’s agenda and ensuring its continued relevance in the ever-changing global landscape.

International Delegate’s Day provides an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the dedication, hard work, and sacrifices made by delegates in representing their nations on the global stage. It also encourages the next generation to consider careers in international diplomacy and contribute to the ongoing efforts for a more peaceful and prosperous world.

 

 

ANZAC Day

 

ANZAC Day, in Australia and New Zealand, is an April 25 holiday that commemorates the landing in 1915, during World War I, of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The Allies attempted to take control of the strategic Dardanelles from Turkey, allied with the Central Powers, in the so-called Dardanelles Campaign, which began in February 1915. ANZAC forces landed on April 25 and secured a beachhead at what came to be called ANZAC Cove, on the Aegean side of the peninsula. Despite additional landings by other troops during the succeeding months, the Allies could not capture the strait, and they suffered enormous losses from battle and disease. By December 1915 the Allied troops, including the ANZAC forces, had been withdrawn. Nonetheless, the ANZAC troops earned a reputation for valiant fighting, and they then served with distinction in France and in the Middle East. Later, in 1917, the Australian and the New Zealand forces were separated, and ANZAC thus ceased to exist.

In 1920 Australia and New Zealand created ANZAC Day as an official holiday to honour those who had fought in the Dardanelles Campaign. Since then, it has been broadened to become a Memorial Day honouring all who served and died in World Wars I and II and in the Korean and Vietnam wars. It is a public holiday marked by religious services and parades and by ceremonies in which veterans participate. The Cook Islands, Tonga, and Samoa also observe the day.

National Hairstylist Appreciation Day (U.S.)

National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is all about celebrating the artists behind every great haircut and style. Hair has a way of telling a story.

A fresh cut, a bold colour, or a simple trim can change how someone feels. That’s the magic that hairstylists bring to life every day.

They do more than style hair—they listen, encourage, and create looks that reflect personality and mood. Whether it’s a big event or just a regular day, they make sure people walk out of the chair feeling their best.

A great stylist doesn’t just shape hair; they shape confidence. Their hands work with precision, their eyes see possibilities, and their hearts understand what a good look can do.

A new hairstyle can lift spirits, boost self-esteem, or mark a new beginning. This day is a reminder to appreciate the creativity, patience, and care that hairstylists bring into every appointment.

Robinson Crusoe originally published in 1719

Robinson Crusoe is an English adventure novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. Written with a combination of epistolary, confessional and didactic forms, the book follows the title character (born Robinson Kreutznaer) after he is cast away and spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near the coasts of Venezuela and Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. The story has been thought to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on a Pacific island called "Más a Tierra" (now part of Chile) which was renamed Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966. Pedro Serrano is another real-life castaway whose story might have inspired the novel.

The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and that the book was a non-fiction travelogue. Despite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre. Some allege it is a contender for the first English novel.  

Before the end of 1719, the book had already run through four editions, and it has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, spawning so many imitations, not only in literature but also in film, television, and radio, that its name is used to define a genre, the Robinsonade.