Day 23 April in History

World Book Day and Copyright.

The holiday was established at the UNESCO General Conference in 1995. The idea of ​​its establishment belonged to the International Association of Book publishers. The date was not chosen by chance: on this day, such famous writers as Maurice Dryon, Haldour Laxes and Manuel Mexico Valierjo were born. In addition, on this day Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inca Garilaso de la Vega passed away.

The first time World Book and Copyright Day was celebrated in 1996.

Each year, UNESCO and other interna...
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