World Environment Day Jun. 5, 2024

Happy World Environment Day! First celebrated back in 1973 with the theme "Only One Earth", this event, organised by the United Nations, is all about encouraging people to help protect the environment. It is celebrated in over 143 countries around the world. This year"s theme focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

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Today in History

Piecing together a better tomorrow
‘Only one Earth’
Jun. 5, 2025World Environment Day

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May 29, 2024World Otter Day
Jan. 25, 2026Burns Night in Scotland
Jun. 14, 2025Cinque Torri, Dolomites, Italy
Apr. 16, 2025Anniversary of Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States
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Feb. 9, 2024Pegadung Rock, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia
Jan. 15, 2026The fishing village of Reine, Norway
Sep. 17, 2024Mid-Autumn Festival
Straight out of a fairytale
Oct. 9, 2023Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 19, 2024Sibiu Christmas Market, Romania
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