Saturday, August 9, 2025

World Moomin Day


 

World Moomin Day is celebrated annually on August 9th, which is also Tove Jansson’s birthday. Tove Jansson, a Finnish artist, created the beloved Moomin characters and their stories. The day is a celebration of her work and the whimsical, quirky world of the Moomins. Moomin by Arabia releases a limited-edition Moomin's Day mug each year on this date. 

In 1973, current London Bridge officially opened

  On March 16, 1973 , Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the current London Bridge, a prestressed concrete box girder structure. The bridg...