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International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May.

Theme 2022: Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health

Theme 2023: Our Nurses, Our Future

Theme 2024:Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care

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Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, at the end of World War II.

The bombings killed over 200,000 people in just seconds and injured thousands more

The Little Boy type of bomb, was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 

The Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, at 11:01 AM.

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun.

This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere. 

Also called: Midwinter; the Shortest Day; the Longest Night

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International Day for South-South Cooperation is observed by United Nations on 12 September annually.

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• October 31 was designated as World Cities Day by the United Nations in 2014.
• Theme 2020: Valuing our communities ad cities 
• Theme 2021:Adapting cities for climate resilience
• Theme 2022: Act local to go global

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World Maritime Day is celebrated on last Thursday of September. 

In 2022, it was celebrated on 29 September.

Theme 2022: New technologies for greener shipping.

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ٖWorld Oral Health Day is observed 20 March.

First observed on 20 March 2013.

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Academy/Oscar Award 2023 (Hollywood)

Edition: 95th

Date: 12 March 2023

Venue: Los Angeles, USA

Organizer: Academy of Motion Picture arts and Sciences

Host: Jimmy Kimmel (American television host)

Shortlisted movies: 301

Best Documentary Short film: The Elephant Whisperers (Indian)

Best Picture: Everything Everywhere All at once (American comedy-drama)

Best Actor: Brendan Fraser (Canadian-American actor)

Brendan Fraser won Best Actor award for his film: The Whale

Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh (Malaysian Actress)

Michelle Yeoh: First Asian woman to win Oscar

Michelle Yeoh won Best Actress award for her film: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert won Best Director award for: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best international film: All Quiet on the western front (Germany)

Best animated feature film: Pinocchio

Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan (American Actor)

Ke Huy Quan won Best Supporting Actor award for his role in: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Supporting Actress: Jamie Lee Curtis (American Actress)

Jamie Lee Curtis won best supporting award for her role in: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Most awards: Everything Everywhere All at Once (7 awards)

Most nominations: Everything Everywhere All at Once (11 nominations)

Best Documentary Feature Film: Navalny

Best Cinematography: James Friend (Britain)

James Friend won Best Cinematography for: All Quiet on the Western Front

Best Visual Award: Avatar: The Way of Water (American Fiction Film)

Best Film Editing Award: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Animated Short Films: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (American Short film)

Best Original Song: Naatu Naatu (Indian movie song)

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International Day of Yoga celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015.