International Day of Older Persons
World Vegetarian Day
International Day of Non-Violence
World Space Week
World Teacher's Day
World Habitat Day
World Post Day
World Mental Health Day
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
International Day of Rural Women
World Food Day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Global Dignity Day
Disarmament Week
United Nations Day
World Development Information Day
Simply put, it is the birthday of the United Nations. On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was formally established after a majority of its founding members ratified a treaty setting up the world body. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recommending that the day be observed as a public holiday by Member States. Traditionally, it has been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the goals and achievements of the Organization.