History of World Animal Day
On March 24, 1925, World Animal Day was originally organized by a German named Heinrich Zimmermann (1887–1942), who was not only a writer, but also published a bi-monthly magazine. Named Mensch und Hund / Man And Dog, he used the magazine as a medium to promote his views on animal welfare and to establish the World Animal Day Committee.
On 24 March 1925, his committee organized World Animal Day. They organized it at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany to raise awareness about animal welfare issues of the time, and about 5,000 people took part in the first event. And the event was marked with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi which was the 4th of October. Francis of Assisi had seen the plight of the animals around him with his own eyes and wanted to cure their pain.
World smile day
Background:
World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday in October each year. World Smile Day will fall on October 6th. This day is dedicated to promoting acts of kindness and spreading smiles around the world. The idea behind World Smile Day is to encourage people to do something nice for someone else and make them smile, whether it's through a kind gesture, a compliment, or a small act of charity.
Artistic representation of smiles:
Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts, is credited with creating the iconic smiley face symbol in 1963. In 1999, he declared the first Friday in October as World Smile Day, and it has been celebrated annually ever since.
On World Smile Day, people are encouraged to participate in activities that bring joy to others and foster goodwill. It's a day to remember the power of a simple smile and how it can brighten someone's day. Many individuals and organizations use this occasion to engage in philanthropic activities and spread positivity.
Whether it's through random acts of kindness, volunteering, or simply sharing a smile with those around you, World Smile Day serves as a reminder of the importance of kindness and the positive impact it can have on the world.
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