What Is Today?
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Wondering what holiday is today or why today is so special? You’re lucky, then! In this section, we’ve compiled the most amusing, memorable, and international days of the year to tell you more about them as life is definitely worth celebrating. We strive to commemorate achievements, events, holidays, and historical figures that once impacted the world in a variety of ways, so be quick to get your daily dose of facts and knowledge!
What Is Today? International Writers' Day
On this day, writers gather to discuss trends in modern literature, reward the most talented authors, listen to new poems and excerpts from their colleagues' novels.
What Is Today? World Compliment Day
You don't need a reason to say nice things to others, do you? But, apparently, someone nevertheless decided to come up with an official date for saying pleasant words to someone you would be hesitant to say them to on an ordinary day.
What Is Today? National Margarita Day
It is known that at the beginning of the twentieth century, bartenders did not mix it yet, and in the mid-30s, it was already quite a regular in the US bars.
What Is Today? National Pizza Day
Today, on February 9, the world celebrates an unusual holiday – World Pizza Day. The Internet Protocol team has gathered a bunch of interesting facts about the Italian national dish.
What Is Today? International Bartender's Day
The date of the holiday was not chosen by chance – February 6 is the Day of St. Amand, one of the great Christian apostles, who is considered the patron saint of winemakers, brewers, merchants, as well as restaurateurs, and bartenders.
What Is Today? World Cancer Day
On this day every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer support the Union for International Cancer Control in spreading information on measures to reduce the burden of this disease.
What Is Today? National Ukulele Day
Many sources translate the Hawaiian word “ukulele” as “jumping flea,” but the last queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Liliʻuokalani, translated ukulele as “a gift from afar.”
