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August 13

International Lefthanders Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the difficulties faced by left-handed people in a right-handed world. It is also a day to celebrate the uniqueness and creativity of left-handers.

International Youth Day – This day aims to raise awareness about the issues and challenges faced by the youth around the world. It is also a day to promote the empowerment and engagement of young people in social, economic, and political activities.

National Prosecco Day – This day celebrates the popular Italian sparkling wine called Prosecco. It is a day to enjoy and appreciate this bubbly wine with friends and family.

International Organ Donation Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and transplantation. It also honors the donors who have saved and improved the lives of others through their selfless act of donating organs.

International Elephant Day – This day aims to raise awareness about the plight of elephants around the world, especially the threat of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and other human activities. It is also a day to celebrate the beauty and majesty of these intelligent and gentle giants.


1521: Spanish conquistadors under the leadership of Hernán Cortés captured the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, marking the end of the Aztec Empire.

1792: French revolutionaries imprisoned the royal family, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, following the Storming of the Tuileries Palace in Paris.

1961: Construction of the Berlin Wall began in East Germany, separating East Berlin from West Berlin for the next 28 years.

1964: South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiracy against the government.

2004: The summer Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, marking the return of the Olympics to their birthplace after 108 years.

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