It was on this day in 1872, in a novel by Jules Verne, that Phileas Fogg made his infamous bet he could travel around the world in 80 days.
Read MoreThere is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Arts.
Whether it's a great painting, music or poetry, the arts have the capacity to thrill and inspire us. These observances and national days remind us to celebrate the wonderful contribution that the arts makes to enriching our daily lives.
A day to raise greater awareness among the public and the media on the importance of radio.
Read More24 February is National Artist Day in Thailand recognizing notable Thai artists in literature and the arts.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Floral Design Day
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Children’s Craft Day
Read MoreCelebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.
Read MoreThis day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Poem In Your Pocket Day
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Great Poetry Reading Day
Read MoreA day to encourage the participation and education of dance through events and festivals held during this date around the world.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Tap Dance Day
Read MoreThis day celebrates the inventor of these whimsical four-line poems, who annoyingly wasn't from Limerick.
Read MoreAdd some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.
Read MoreMake it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.
Read MoreAugust 27 is "The Duchess Who Wasn't" day, which celebrates the life of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.
Read MoreA day to honor a famous American folk artist whose work remains popular today.
Read MoreOn the anniversary of her death in 1672, we celebrate the works of this early North American poet.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Comic Book Day
Read MoreThe work of different types of artists enriches our daily lives in so many ways.
Read MoreA day where we can celebrate and share illustration – the art that is essential to our lives.
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