World AIDS Day

About World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day.

Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

12Oct

World Arthritis Day

• Health
• International

Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 350 million people worldwide, including nearly 40 million people in the United States.

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13Oct

World Sight Day

• Health
• International

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

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15Oct

Global Handwashing Day

• Health
• International

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands was an important part of staying healthy.

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18Oct

World Menopause Day

• Health
• International

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

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Food Service Safety Month

• Health
• International

You can't judge a book by its cover, but it's important that you can judge food by its label.

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Bingo's Birthday Month

• Culture
• International

A month-long celebration of this popular game played around the world.

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Ben-Gurion Day

• People
• Israel

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Ben-Gurion Day in Israel.

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Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

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