World Mosquito Day

About World Mosquito Day

World Mosquito Day is observed each year on 20 August. It was on this day in 1897 that a British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross, discovered the link between mosquitoes, malaria and humans. He found out that the malaria parasite is transmitted to human beings due to the bite of certain mosquitoes.

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3May

World Asthma Day

• Health
• International

Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

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10May

World Lupus Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Lupus Day.

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15May

National Tuberous Sclerosis Day

• Health
• International

The purpose of this national holiday is to increase awareness of T.S.C. patients and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease worldwide.

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19May

World IBD Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World IBD Day.

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National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

• Food
• USA

What's tastier than a nice Pecan Pie? A Pecan Pie with Chocolate, that's what!

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National Lemonade Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemonade Day

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National Radio Day 📻

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Radio Day

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National Bacon Lovers Day 🥓

• Food
• United Kingdom

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Lovers Day

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