Important DAYS

  This day is observed on 23 August every year to remind us about the tragedy of the slave trade in memory of all peoples that is about the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade.  It provides a chance to think about the historic causes and the consequences of the slave trade. The date is significant because, during the night of August 22 to August 23, 1791, on the island of  Saint Domingue  (now known as  Haiti ), an  uprising began  which set forth events which were a major factor in the  abolition  of the transatlantic  slave trade . UNESCO Member States organize events every year on that date, inviting participation from young people, educators, artists and intellectuals. As part of the goals of the intercultural UNESCO project, "The Slave Route", it is an opportunity for collective recognition and focus on the "historic causes, the methods and the consequences" of slavery.

 The day is observed on 13 August to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left-handers. It is an old saying that "right-handed people operate on the left side of the brain, which means that left-handed people are functioning on the right side. International Lefthanders Day was launched by the Club as an annual event on 13th August, 1992 when lefthanders everywhere can celebrate their uniqueness and also increase awareness in the public about the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed. In 1990, the Left-Handers Club was formed with an objective to keep members in touch with developments, create their views known to manufacturers and others. There is not yet any definite reason why some people are left-handed but it is said that about 13% of the population around the world is left-handed and it is thought to be genetic, it definitely runs in the families.