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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY – March 21 mp4#viralvideo #short #rising life quotes WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st gives people with Down Syndrome and their advocates a voice and an opportunity to be heard. It’s a day where we assemble and organize activities to promote public awareness of genetic disorders. The goal is to educate others on the importance of supporting our friends and family who have directly and indirectly experienced life with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions globally and commonly affects learning styles, physical characteristics, and overall health. In order to ensure proper growth and development, social learning programs support and integrate anyone who has Down syndrome. Every year, their voices grow louder, and they influence government policy, becoming more empowered. Through events around the world, people with Down syndrome can ensure their own advocacy and be included in their communities. HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY Check if your local school offers any volunteer opportunities in their Integrated Learning Center. Join local events or share yours. Join their #LotsOfSocks fundraising campaign. Create your own fundraising campaign. Visit the link below to learn more. Create a video based on this year’s theme. Volunteer to speak at your school about Down syndrome and share your experiences. Create opportunities in your community that will encourage advocacy and empowerment. Find out more at worlddownsyndromeday.org and use #WorldDownSyndromeDay to share on social media. WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY HISTORY Since 2006, Down Syndrome International has promoted World Down Syndrome Day to encourage people with Down Syndrome to help raise awareness about the condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day in December 2011. Each year, the organization creates a theme. Past themes have included:

WORLD STORYTELLING DAY – March 20#shortvideo #viral #rising life quotes WORLD STORYTELLING DAY Every year on March 20th, World Storytelling Day celebrates the art of oral storytelling. It’s also a day for people around the globe to listen and tell stories in as many languages as possible. #WorldStorytellingDay Many of us go throughout the day engaging in oral storytelling without even realizing it. Have you ever made up a bedtime story for your children? Have you ever told a friend about your most embarrassing moment? What about recounting a childhood memory with a sibling? These are all examples of oral storytelling. Oral storytelling is about illuminating experiences for an audience. This audience could be anyone, including your kids or spouse. Professional storytellers also tell stories to whole groups of people. When telling a story, most people use gestures, facial expressions, and different tones of voice. There are many good things about oral storytelling. Besides creating a bonding environment, oral storytelling provides rich opportunities to reminisce and helps to connect our past to our present. Oral storytelling also fosters creativity and encourages visualization. HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD STORY TELLING DAY Many schools, libraries, and other organizations hold storytelling events on this day. The best way for you to observe this day is to simply tell someone a story. If you know stories in other languages, tell those as well. You could also look for videos online of your favorite story told in a different language. Another way to participate is to sit with family or friends in a circle and take turn telling stories. The stories could be real or made up. Whatever you do, be sure to share this day on social media with #WorldStorytellingDay WORLD STORYTELLING DAY HISTORY World Storytelling Day started out as a national day for storytelling in Sweden around 1991. The day became known as the International Day of Oral Narrators. Around this time, Mexico and other Latin American countries were celebrating their own National Day of Storytellers. The new network helped the national day for storytelling spread from Sweden to Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Estonia. In 2003, the idea continued to spread to other countries including Canada. The event became known as World Storytelling Day. Today, storytelling events occur on every continent except Antarctica.

Dale Carnegie Quotes on Motivation#youtubevedios #viralvideo #risinglifequotes Dale Carnegie, original name Dale Carnegie, (born November 24, 1888, in Maryville, Missouri, U.S.—died November 1, 1955, in Forest Hills, New York), American lecturer, author, and pioneer in the field of public speaking and the psychology of the successful personality. Carnegie was born into poverty on a farm in Missouri.

WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY Every year on March 20th World Oral Health Day encourages people worldwide to pledge to look after their oral health. According to the FDI World Dental Association, oral diseases affect nearly 4 billion people around the globe. Untreated tooth decay is the most prevalent oral health issue. Other common oral health issues around the world include gum disease, oral cancer, and tooth loss. About 30% of people between the ages of 65 and 74 have no natural teeth. When a person has poor oral health, it may affect their physical appearance. This contributes to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Poor oral health even contributes to problems in school, at work, and in relationships. Besides affecting physical appearance, poor oral hygiene leads to a variety of health issues including cardiovascular disease, dementia, chronic infections, diabetes, pregnancy complications, and kidney disease. The good news is that good oral hygiene can greatly reduce or eliminate many of these oral health issues. This includes brushing the teeth twice a day, daily flossing, and routine dental exams. Unfortunately, however, due to a lack of dental supplies and access to dentists, people in underdeveloped countries struggle with maintaining good oral health. HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY Dental associations around the world, along with dentistry students, dentists, and other health professionals hold free dental screenings, free oral cancer screenings, and oral health seminars. Some dentists provide free or low-cost basic dental services. Other dentists hold toothbrush drives. Dentists collect new toothbrushes and other dental supplies during the toothbrush drive and disperse them to local charities. The best thing you can do to participate is to make a pledge to look after your oral health. Here are some other ways to participate: Organize a toothbrush drive in your community. Schedule your routine dental exam. Learn how your oral health impacts your overall health. Thank your dental team for helping you maintain good oral health. Don’t forget to spread awareness for this day on social media with WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY HISTORY The FDI World Dental Federation launched World Oral Health Day in 2007. The day was originally celebrated on September 12th, which is the birthdate of FDI founder, Dr. Charles Godon. In 2013, to avoid conflict with the FDI World Dental Congress in September, the date was changed to March 20th. The date reflects the importance of the number 20 when it comes to oral health. Seniors should have 20 natural teeth at the end of their life to be considered healthy. Also, children should possess 20 baby teeth.

FRENCH LANGUAGE DAY On March 20, French Language Day explores the influences of the language as a culture, and how it marks history and celebrates achievements. Around the world, the human race communicates in numerous languages. #FrenchLanguageDay Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour! (French proverb translates to mean, “Paris was not made in a day!”) Spoken in more than 25 countries, French developed from Latin between the 5th and 8th centuries. It is one of the primary romance languages spoken today. French, along with English, is spoken on all five continents. While it’s one language, there are many dialects. Spread out on these five continents are 275 million speakers all fluently speaking a diverse and colorful language influenced by their culture. From France to Canada, South Africa, and Louisiana, French dialects are as nuanced as the cuisine is from culture to culture.

Booker T. Washington Born in Hale's Ford, Virginia, The United States April 05, 1856 Died November 14, 1915 Genre Social Sciences, Nonfiction edit data Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, orator, author, and the dominant leader of the African-American community nationwide from the 1890s to his death. Born to slavery and freed by the Civil War in 1865, as a young man, became head of the new Tuskegee Institute, then a teachers' college for blacks. It became his base of operations. His "Atlanta Exposition" speech of 1895 appealed to middle-class whites across the South, asking them to give blacks a chance to work and develop separately, while implicitly promising not to demand the vote. White leaders across the North, from politicians to industrialists, from philanthropists to churchmen, enthusiastically supported Washington, as did most middle-class blacks.

Booker T. Washington Born in Hale's Ford, Virginia, The United States April 05, 1856 Died November 14, 1915 Genre Social Sciences, Nonfiction edit data Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, orator, author, and the dominant leader of the African-American community nationwide from the 1890s to his death. Born to slavery and freed by the Civil War in 1865, as a young man, became head of the new Tuskegee Institute, then a teachers' college for blacks. It became his base of operations. His "Atlanta Exposition" speech of 1895 appealed to middle-class whites across the South, asking them to give blacks a chance to work and develop separately, while implicitly promising not to demand the vote. White leaders across the North, from politicians to industrialists, from philanthropists to churchmen, enthusiastically supported Washington, as did most middle-class blacks.

Agatha Christie Born in Torquay, Devon, England, The United Kingdom September 15, 1890 Died January 12, 1976 Websitehttp://uk.agathachristie.com/ Genre Mystery, Crime, Thriller Influence Edgar Allan Poe, Anna Katherine Green, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K. Ch .more edit data Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in Romance. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translation, she remains the most-translated individual author, having been translated into at least 103 languages. She is the creator of two of the most enduring figures in crime literature- Poirot Miss Jane Marple-and author of The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS Every year on March 20th, the International Day of Happiness promotes the idea that part of humanity’s progress should include how to increase happiness and well-being 1. The quality of their relationships. 2. Having a job or hobby that they love and that challenges them. 3. Helping others through volunteer work or random acts of kindness. Having basic needs met can also induce happiness. However, having extra money does not necessarily make people happier. When there are large numbers of happy people, it makes entire communities, and even entire countries, a happier place to live. Some of the happiest countries in the world include Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. Apparently, living in colder climates is not an indicator of happiness! Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia also ranked in the top 10 for the happiest countries. The United States ranked 19th. HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS On this day, people all around the world are encouraged to create more happiness in the world around them. Think about what you can do to create more happiness. Maybe you can volunteer or help someone in need. Or maybe you need to focus on becoming a happier person. This might involve improving the quality of your relationships. It might also be about finding a more fulfilling job. Whatever you do on this day, be sure to spread the happiness on social media with #InternationalDayOfHappiness. . #InternationalDayOfHappiness or #DayOfHappiness For far too long, progress in the world has been all about the economy. But more people are realizing that happiness is also an essential part of progress. Happiness is defined as the state of being happy. When someone is happy, they are delighted or glad. People might differ in what makes them happy. Some delight in a good cup of coffee. Others are glad when their dog greets them at the door. According to research, three things make people happy: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS HISTORY In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognized happiness as a fundamental human goal. The resolution called for a more inclusive and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes happiness. In 2012, the first-ever UN Conference on Happiness took place. During this conference, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution stating International Happiness Day would be celebrated every year on March 20th. The first International Day of Happiness was observed in 2013.

Listed In: Singers Birthdate: June 26, 1993 Sun Sign: Cancer Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida, United States A talented youngster, Ariana Grande first stepped into the world of entertainment through Broadway musical 13 and later shot to fame with television series Victorious and its spinoff, Sam & Cat. Her television series also kick started her musical career which flourished with the release of her five commercially successful and critically applauded albums and collaborations with various other artists. Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress who has been making waves world over for her singing prowess. Since a very young age she participated in plays and sang at public events, and gradually decided that she wants to do this all her life. Her first tryst with the world of entertainment was through the ‘Broadway’ musicals ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’. She was also a part of the ensemble of various television shows, but later Ariana Grande decided to devote her attention mostly towards music. Her debut album ‘Yours Truly’ shattered several records and ruled the ‘Billboard Top 100’ chart for several weeks. Several hundred thousand copies of this album were sold and eventually Ariana Grande went on to become a huge star. She released a few more albums later and all of them managed to garner both commercial and critical acclaim.

WORLD FLOUR DAY On March 20th, World Flour Day recognizes the importance of flour in our daily diets and our health. In every part of the world, products made from flour provide daily sustenance for billions of people. World Flour Day Flour is the main ingredient in delicious foods like pasta, cakes, pastries, bread, and biscuits. For thousands of years, humans have consumed grains ground into flour. Ancient humans gathered the oat kernels growing wild around them. Using a stone tool much like a pestle, they crushed the kernels into coarse flour. Today, we continue to enjoy many varieties of domesticated grains. In the Northern Hemisphere, many farms prepare to plant these grain crops around March 20th. The earth is warming and ready to grow. In the Southern Hemisphere, autumn has arrived. The grains have ripened, and harvest is beginning. The day honors the farmers and millers, shippers and truckers, processors and bakers who bring the white gold to our tables. It’s a day for gratitude, and one of hope as the seeds are sown, and harvests are reaped. HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD FLOUR DAY Invite a friend for a meal made with flour. A whole-grain sandwich or a sweet pastry sounds delicious. Don an apron and bake up some cookies; deliver them to your favorite farmer or co-worker. Try a new recipe while you’re at it. Learn about varieties of flour and try baking with one you’ve never used. Practice making a rue. One of the key ingredients is flour, and it makes some of the most amazing sauces and soups. What’s your favorite flour product? Tell us using #WorldFlourDay and share on social media. WORLD FLOUR DAY HISTORY The Flour World Museum founded World Flour Day on March 20th in 2019 to celebrate the global significance of flour in our daily lives.

Listed In: Sportspersons Birthdate: February 17, 1963 Sun Sign: Aquarius Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States A superstar, a legend and the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan is all this and much more. Very few athletes can match up with his level of popularity and impact. And if that is not enough, he is also the richest former professional athlete in the world. Popularly known as His Airness or Air Jordan, Michael Jordan won the hearts of millions with his famous dunk shot. The basketball legend showed a knack for the game from the time he was in school. Having won several awards in college for his basketball prowess, he decided to compete in the NBA Championships at the age of 21. Though not chosen by the best NBA team, this talented player gave it his all as a member of the Chicago Bulls. He proved to be a match-turner, changing the fate of his team with his talent. From being a losing team, Chicago Bulls began winning most of their matches, and finally emerged victorious for six consecutive championships. This remarkable player is considered a treat to watch, and though he retired on two occasions, he returned every time only to mesmerize the spectators. From Chicago Bulls, he moved on to the Washington Wizards, first serving as President of Operations, and then as a player. After his final retirement, Michael Jordan took over the Charlotte Bobcats as a part-owner, with a majority hold in stakes. He then went on to become the only billionaire basketballer in history.

INTERNATIONAL READ TO ME DAY Every year on March 19th, children are encouraged to remind the adults in their life to read to them. The day also empowers children to participate in the conversation about their own literacy. #InternationalReadToMeDay You have probably heard that it takes a village to raise a child. On International Read to Me Day, anyone in a child’s village are encouraged to read to them. This could be a parent, grandparent, teacher, librarian, mentor, older sibling, or a friend of the family. It doesn’t matter who does the reading. All that matters is that anyone in the child’s village reads to them on a regular basis. Children who are read to 3 to 4 times a week have reading ages that are six months ahead of those who only get read to once or twice a week. Reading to children every day nearly doubles their progress. This means these children are one year ahead of other children. When children are read to, or they read themselves, it can help them perform well on reading tests. Other benefits of reading to children include: teaching children about the world around them helping improve their vocabulary and language skills developing their imagination helping them develop empathy quality time for adults and children to spend together Children love being read to, so why not enjoy this activity with them as often as possible? They will greatly benefit from it if you do. HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL READ TO ME DAY Schools, libraries, and communities all around the world take part in this day. The best way to take part is to read a book to a child. If you don’t have children of your own, find a child in your life and spend time reading to them. You could even read to a group of children. If you’re looking for book ideas, here are some classics for children of all ages: Charlotte’s Web by E.B White Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Other ways to participate including going to your local library or bookstore for story hour. You could also organize a book drive in your community. This is one day that you can #CelebrateEveryDay. Don’t forget to share this day on social media with #InternationalReadToMeDay. INTERNATIONAL READ TO ME DAY HISTORY Emma Mactaggart, the founder of a literacy advocacy organization called Child Writes, founded International Read to Me Day in 2018. Child Writes is based in Australia but International Read to Me Day has spread to other countries including the UK, Canada, Iran, and Panama. One of Mactaggart’s famous quotes is, “It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a child to inspire a village.”

Listed In: Sportspersons Birthdate: August 23, 1978 Sun Sign: Virgo Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Died: January 26, 2020 The former professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant, was drafted into NBA immediately after his school and went on to become one of the most successful basketball players of his generation. During his career of two decades, the Los Angeles Lakers player created numerous new records. He authored a book and one of his poems even inspired an animated short film. Kobe Bean Bryant was an American former professional basketball player. He was one of the most popular and successful basketball players of his time. His father is a retired professional basketball player and is probably the inspiration behind his fondness for this game. He started playing from an early age and represented his school in many games. He helped his school register a victory after 53 years which was a great moment for Bryant and his school. After completing high school, Bryant decided to pursue a career in basketball and did not further his studies. He became one of the few players who were drafted into the ‘NBA’ directly from high school. He was made a member of his long-time favorite team ‘Lakers’ and since then, this talented player never looked back. His performance improved with every game and he added a new feather to his crown. He face injuries and also got embroiled in controversies, but emerged successful out of all this. He had set several records and also broken many old records. He was an asset to his team, ‘Los Angeles Lakers,’ and dedicated his entire career of twenty years to the ‘Lakers.’

INTERNATIONAL CLIENT’S DAY – March 19 Every year on March 19th, International Client’s Day provides an opportunity for company owners and managers to celebrate their clients. It’s also a day to recognize the importance of retaining loyal clients. Did you know that there are over 213 million companies in the world? While the types of companies are quite diverse, they have one thing in common. Most of these companies depend upon clients and customers in order to succeed. The best-run companies treat their clients well. They do this by: Listening to their clients. Apologizing when something goes wrong. Staying calm during difficult situations. Identifying and anticipating their client’s needs. Suggesting solutions and providing remedies to problems. Being available and providing excellent customer service. Companies that do all of these things well are treating their clients with the dignity and respect they deserve. These companies are also retaining customers, which is very important in such a competitive market. Customer loyalty is also important because it helps create new customers. In fact, 68 percent of new customers come from current customers. It’s also much easier to sell services to an existing customer. The probability of selling to an existing customer is up to 70 percent, compared to only 5 to 20 percent for new customers. One more reason it’s important to retain clients is they are 50 percent more likely to buy new products. For all of these reasons, it’s of utmost importance for company owners and managers to recognize and celebrate their clients. HOW TO OBSERVE #InternationalClientsDay Send thank you cards to clients and customers. Donate money to a charity in each client’s honor. Offer a discounted or free service. Give a client or customer an unexpected upgrade. Don’t forget online visitors and shoppers. Post a shout-out to clients on social media. You can also spread awareness for this day on social media with #InternationalClientsDay. INTERNATIONAL CLIENT’S DAY HISTORY In 2010, a company in Klaipėda, Lithuania wanted to come up with a way to celebrate its foundation. They came up with the idea of acknowledging their clients, who are the foundation of every business. The first event was held on March 19, 2010. In the following years, several international companies began celebrating their clients on this day as well.

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities Birthdate: June 9, 1963 Sun Sign: Gemini Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Johnny Depp is one of the most versatile and successful actors in Hollywood today. He wanted to become a musician and became actor by chance. The star of Pirates of the Caribbean film series is known for selecting challenging roles that have the potential to amaze both audience and critics. Considered one of the most successful actors of all time, Johnny Depp has formed a solid bond with moviegoers spanning multiple generations due to his ability to fully absorb himself into an assortment of dynamic characters. The talented actor’s real life story is filled with equally surprising twists and turns at par with the plots of some of the movies he's starred in throughout his career. During his early years, Depp had musical aspirations; however, it wasn't long before he discovered the allure of the big screen. The versatile actor emerged from his teen idol days to find success in a string box office hits. His unique ability to bring characters to life has included high profile collaborations with top directors and a lucrative relationship with the Disney team in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. While he has established a solid reputation for knowing what moviegoers want, Depp has also a penchant for choosing projects based more on the challenge of the role rather than the potential for box office success. He has managed to find just the right balance between choosing roles for the true love of becoming absorbed into a character's world to reprising familiar roles with renewed enthusiasm. He has bagged in various awards and accolades for his phenomenal performances, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award. He has also earned the Academy Award nominations thrice and have been nominated for the BAFTA twice. His portryal of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of Caribbean made him one of the most commercially successful film stars and he earned critical praise for his role in Finding Neverland. His marriage to Amber Heard in 2015, and their divorce drew a lot of media attention.

WORLD SLEEP DAY World Sleep Day recognizes the importance of a good nights rest for every human being on the planet. Taking place the Friday before the vernal spring equinox, World Sleep Day is a time to review our night time routines and consider making adjustments. World Sleep Day is the annual observance of how sleep not only benefits but impacts our lives. The World Sleep Day Committee who founded this occasion is committed to educating the public on ways of lessening the burdens of sleep problems through prevention and management of sleep disorders. Sleep is something all humans require but often gets shortchanged by our busy lives. Studies have shown how crucial a proper nights sleep is to determining health and living a balanced lifestyle. The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night. This number increases the younger you are. It’s estimated that 80% of people use the weekends to catch up on sleep. Developing a consistent sleep schedule benefits the quality and quantity of your sleep by balancing your circadian rhythms. With a proper rest and wake cycle, you are not only ensuring you age gracefully but allow your body to restore fully for the day ahead. HOW TO OBSERVE Hop on over to worldsleepday.org and become a delegate for healthy sleep! Download an app to your smartphone that will track your sleep. When was the last time you washed your sheets? Let your friends know how rested you are using the hashtag #WorldSleepDay and find who else is celebrating their restfulness. HISTORY World Sleep Day was founded by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Day Society in 2008. It is celebrated annually on the Friday before the northern hemisphere vernal equinox. DATES 19 March 2022 17 March 2023 15 March 2024 14 March 2025 13 March 2026 19 March 2027 17 March 2028 16 March 2029

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States. Born to a white American mother and a black Kenyan father, he is the first African-American to hold the office. Prior to becoming the president, he served three terms representing the 13th District in the Illinois Senate and received national attention during his campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate. A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he was a successful civil rights attorney before he ventured into politics. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, he began his presidential campaign in 2007. After winning sufficient delegates in the Democratic Party primaries to receive the presidential nomination, he went on to defeat Republican nominee John McCain in the general election. He assumed office as the President of the United States in January 2009, a time when the country was reeling under the global economic recession. Expectations were high from the new president and the responsibilities on his shoulders, tremendous. Within the first few months he implemented several reforms in order to stabilize the economy and to boost its growth. He also completely overhauled America's foreign policy. Obama was re-elected to a second term as president in November 2012.

GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY Every year on March 18th, Global Recycling Day invites everyone to look at their trash in a different way. The initiative serves as a reminder that much of our trash is reusable, recyclable or not really trash at all. Worldwide we dump an astonishing 2.12 billion tons of waste. That number includes food, electronics, paper waste, and much more. Eventually, there will be no place to put it all if we don’t develop creative solutions to eliminate and reduce waste. Communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals promote recycling, reusing, and repurposing items. They also host competitions inspiring a wealth of recycling know-how. It’s an opportunity to develop new ways to use old things and make it a regular habit. HOW TO OBSERVE #GlobalRecyclingDay Host an event in your community. Develop new ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose what we already have. Start composting fruit and vegetable scraps. Learn food preservation. Start recycling cans, paper, and plastic. Encourage your community leaders to implement and support recycling. Examine your trash. How can you change what you throw to reduce your waste’s impact on the Earth? Visit the Bureau of International Recycling for more information. Share your experiences using #GlobalRecyclingDay. GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY HISTORY The Bureau of International Recycling established Global Recycling Day in 2018. That same year, the United Nation Industrial Development Organization recognized the event. Since then, organizations around the world have joined the observance by supporting events that increase awareness and encourage international cooperation that will help to reduce the amount of waste we produce.

Elon Musk is one of the greatest and most prolific modern inventors and is responsible for monumental advancements in futuristic technology like renewable energy and space travel. Many of his innovations seem to be right out of a science-fiction movie, but throughout his career he has brought about huge scientific breakthroughs. After making his first fortune from the internet payment service ‘PayPal’, he invested $100 million in his space travel company, ‘SpaceX’ and began building satellites, launch vehicles and other spacecraft both for NASA and for his own company, creating new milestones with his privately funded spacecraft. Many of his revolutionary ideas and inventions focus on space travel, renewable energy, commercial electric cars and other technologies, that look to a future where fossil fuels and other resources may be in shorter supply. His futuristic and visionary ideas have won him both scientific and philanthropic recognition and awards. The pop culture sometimes portrays him as a sort of real life super hero, dedicated to providing worldwide solutions to international problems. Musk looks to the future, hopes for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe and continues to plan far-reaching futuristic goals such a human colony on Mars. Scroll down to learn all about this illustrious personality.

WORLD CONTACT DAY Every year on March 15th, people around the globe unite on World Contact to make contact with extra-terrestrial (ET) life and alien civilizations. Nearly half of all human beings believe that intelligent alien civilization exists. This is according to a recent survey conducted in 24 different countries. More than 60 percent believe that there is some life form on other planets. Those who believe other life forms exist think we should try to make contact with them. If you are one who doesn’t believe in aliens, maybe these things will help you change your mind: The U.S. government takes UFOs seriously. Scientists think that certain planets are habitable. Many people claim to have personal contact with aliens and have been able to draw pictures describing their experiences. Many people have reported UFO sightings and have taken pictures to prove it. There are a lot of things that happen in the sky that are simply unexplainable. If aliens really do exist, why haven’t we made contact with them? There are several theories. Some believe aliens are either sleeping, hiding, or still evolving. Others think that humans haven’t spent enough time looking. Maybe aliens are already here, and we just haven’t figured it out yet. HOW TO OBSERVE #World Contact Day Many UFO groups throughout the world hold special events on this day. People are encouraged to make contact with ET life. They can try to do this through meditation, prayer, thought, or consciousness. Besides attempting to make contact, here are some other fun ways to participate: Watch your favorite alien movie. If you don’t have one, here are some good choices: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Men in Black, Alien, Arrival, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and E.T. the Extra-terrestrial. Binge-watch X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Stargate SG-1, or one of the many Star Trek series. Think about how our world would change if we made contact with ET life. Discuss with others whether or not there is life on other planets. Listen to the Carpenter’s song Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (which has become the recognized anthem for this day). You can also watch the video.

WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY Every year on March 15th, World Consumer Rights Day raises global awareness about the rights and needs of consumers. It’s also a day to demand that the rights of consumers are respected and protected. If you purchase goods and services for personal use, you are a consumer. There is a good chance that as a consumer, you have probably had a bad experience. Maybe you bought a new product that broke within months of buying it. Or, maybe you hired someone to do a service but they failed to meet your needs. Most companies try to avoid negative consumer experiences, as it reflects poorly on their business. They know they will also lose customers as a result. In most countries, there are laws that help to protect the rights of consumers. These companies must abide by these laws. Examples of consumer rights include the right to: have access to basic goods and services necessary for survival protect themselves from hazardous products or services information about products and services choose from a variety of quality products and services voice a complaint about a product or service consumer education and representation Many countries have variations of these rights. But most every developed country agrees that all consumers have a right to safety, information, choice, and the right to be heard. HOW TO OBSERVE #WorldConsumerRightsDay Each year on this day, the membership organization for consumer groups around the world, Consumers International, hosts a variety of events. These events champion the rights of consumers and are held in more than 100 countries. To participate: Think about a time when your consumer rights were violated and what you did about it. Discuss with others what our world would be like if consumers did not have rights. Educate yourself on the consumer rights that you have. Spread awareness for this day on social media with #WorldConsumerRightsDay. WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY HISTORY President John F Kennedy inspired World Consumer Rights Day when he sent a special message to Congress on March 15th, 1962. The message pertained to the issue of consumer rights. Years later, in 1983, the consumer movement marked that date as World Consumer Rights Day. Recent themes for the day have included: 2020: The Sustainable Consumer 2019: Trusted Smart Products 2018: Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer 2017: Building a Digital World Consumers Can Trust 2016: Antibiotics Off the Menu 2015: Helping Consumers Choose Healthy Diets

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS Every year on March 14th, people around the world gather together to celebrate the importance of mathematics and everything it’s used for. Mathematics is defined as the study of such topics as quantity, structure, space, and change. This definition makes it sound like you have to be a rocket scientist to do math. But whether you realize it or not, you probably use mathematics daily. Do you balance your checkbook? When you have to drive somewhere, do you estimate out how much time it will take to arrive? Do you count calories? Have you ever measured ingredients when you’re cooking? Do you do your own taxes? If you do any of these things, you’re using math! Besides personal use, many professions use mathematics. In fact, 94% of all workers use some sort of math in their jobs. About 68% of these people use fractions, decimals, and percentages. Some professions that use math daily include: Construction manager Computer programmer Registered Nurse Landscape Designer Electrician Plumber Diesel mechanic Carpenter Optician Photographer Pharmacy technician No matter what profession students in high school and college go into, they are encouraged to study mathematics. Math is often used to solve world-real problems. Math also provides a solid foundation for advanced studies in other fields. It really does seem to be everywhere. HOW TO OBSERVE #DayOfMathematics Several regional and international organizations take part in this day. These organizations include The Committee for Women in Mathematics of IMU (CWM), the African Mathematical Union (AMU), and the International Science Council (ISC). On this day, schools, museums, libraries, and other organizations participate in math contests and other math-oriented activities. Keep track of how often you use mathematics throughout the day. Study famous mathematicians, including Archimedes, Isaac Newton, James Maxwell, Alan Turing, and Radia Perlman. Help a student with their math homework. Discuss with others how much they use mathematics in their profession. Watch a math movie based on real-life events like Stand and Deliver, Pi, Good Will Hunting, The Imitation Game, and A Beautiful Mind. Sharing this day on social media is as easy as 1,2,3. Just use #InternationalDayOfMathematics or #IDM. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS HISTORY On November 26th, 2019, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed March 14th as the International Day of Mathematics. The executive Council of UNESCO chose the date of March 14th because they wanted to expand Pi Day to include the whole spectrum of mathematics. The theme of the inaugural International Day of Mathematics, held in 2020, was “Mathematics Is Everywhere.” The International Mathematical Union (IMU) coordinates the day.

Listed In: Singers Birthdate: January 23, 1998 Sun Sign: Aquarius Birthplace: Plantation, Florida, United States Died: June 18, 2018 A rapper and singer, XXXTentacion, gained fame with the success of the song, Look at Me, and release of albums like 17 and ?. In his personal life, he faced multiple legal issues from the beginning. He was shot dead at the young age of 20. XXXTentacion had a cult following among the youth owing to his depression and alienation thematic driven music.

WORLD PLUMBING DAY Every year on March 11th, World Plumbing Day highlights the important role of plumbing in protecting public health. What do you think of when you see the word plumbing? Chances are, you think about running water, the sewer system, and the many pipes that make it all work. Now imagine a world without these things. How inconvenient would your life be without immediate access to hot or cold water? What if you had to leave the comfort of your home to go to the bathroom in an outhouse? What if your community did not have a system of pipes that made these things possible? You might think that every homeowner in developed countries has access to running water and a sewer system. Even in developed countries, however, a lack of plumbing is a reality that some people live with every day. In the United States, two million people do not have access to basic indoor plumbing. It’s not just those living in poverty who don’t have indoor plumbing or running water. In some states, like Alaska, the Dakotas, and Maine, there are entire communities that don’t have complete plumbing systems. Where there’s a need It’s much worse in undeveloped countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.5 billion citizens throughout the world don’t have access to any sanitation facility. This includes 818 million people in India and 607 million people in China. There are other countries as well that have large populations with inadequate plumbing. These countries include: Nigeria Brazil Indonesia Bangladesh Pakistan Nepal Vietnam Philippines You may think that a lack of plumbing is a matter of inconvenience. However, it is much more than that. Not having access to plumbing is a significant health issue. You have probably never thought that plumbing saves lives, but it really does. Without proper plumbing systems in place, many people throughout the world are susceptible to diseases. Children are especially vulnerable. About 700,000 children die each year from diarrhea. This condition is usually caused by improper sanitation and unsafe drinking water. HOW TO OBSERVE #World Plumbing Day Plumbing organizations gather together on this day to network with other plumbers and keep up with changes in the industry. Those in the plumbing profession attend seminars and workshops to learn what they can do to improve access to running water and safe sanitation. To participate: Thank your local plumber for all the work they do. Think about what your life would be like without plumbing. Donate to an organization, such as Plumbers without Borders or The Water Project. Make an appointment to have your plumbing system inspected. Spread awareness for this day on social media with #WorldPlumbingDay WORLD PLUMBING DAY HISTORY The World Plumbing Council (WPC) established World Plumbing Day in 2010. The WBC is an international organization made up of 200 members from over 30 countries around the world. It is their goal to achieve the best possible plumbing for the world through the world’s plumbing industries.