World Book Day and Copyright Day

World Book Day and Copyright Day which is also known as International world book day celebrated on 23 April. The event is organised by UNESCO to promote reading, writing and copyright.

The World Book day was first time celebrate on 23 April 1995.

In the UK, World Book Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday in March, to avoid the established international 23 April date due to clashes with Easter school holidays, and National Saint's Day of England, St George's Day which celebrated on same 23 April.


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