Former President V VGiri, a patriarch of the Indian trade union movement died on 24 June 1980 at Chennai. VarahagiriVenkataGiri was the fourth president of India from 24 August 1969 to 24 August...

World Olympic Day is observed on 23rd June all around the world by hundreds of thousands of people participate in sports activities, such as runs, exhibitions, music, and educational seminars. The first Olympic...

Every year, June 22 is observed as World Rainforest Day. This day has been set aside to help protect rainforests and raise awareness and encourage action among the masses to protect them. The...

The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Recognizing its...

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people...

India will celebrate the 26th edition of the National Reading Day on June 19, 2021. The day is celebrated in honour of the Father of India's Library Movement, Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker. Born on...

In 1858, Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi, died fighting British colonial rulers near Gwalior in a place known as Kotah-ki-Serai. Lakshmibai was an Indian queen of the Maratha princely...

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17th June every year. The day is observed to spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects...

International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a United Nations observance held on June 16. Its main goal is to recognize the financial contribution made by migrant workers to the sustainable development of...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is an annual initiative which was launched on June 15, 2006. It is a joint initiative by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the...