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The first World Animal Day was originated by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann in 1925 in Berlin, Germany.

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Purpose: importance of theatre arts

Initiated: 1961

Theme 2022: 'Theatre and a Culture of Peace'

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30th March is the birthday of: Vincent Van Gogh

He was: Dutch painter

Note: Vincent Van Gogh was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March. 

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World Obesity Day is observed globally on 4 March with the view of promoting practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. 

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Every Year, last date of February is observed as World Rare Disease Day. It was first launched by European Organization in 2008.

20222 Theme: Share Your Colours

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Every year on February 27, people all over the world celebrate World NGO Day to honour the work and contributions of various NGOs.

NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization.

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World Turtle Day is being celebrated on May 23 yearly since 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue, to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises, and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive.

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Every year the third Saturday of February month is celebrated as World Pangolin Day.

World Pangolin Day was celebrated on 19th of February in the year 2022.

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World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2022: Wetlands Action for People and Nature

Theme 2023: It's Time for Wetlands Restoration

Theme 2024: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
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