UN declared July 30th International Friendship Day
In 2011, the United Nations declared July 30th International Friendship Day to promote peace and understanding across communities and nations.
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Best Friends Day Stats: Congress, the UN, and Why June 8th
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Jenna Fischer delights in the discovery that there are actually two Best Friend Days — National (June 8th, created by U.S. Congress in 1935) and International (July 30th, declared by the United Nations in 2011) [1] — Jenna Fischer "National Best Friends Day est. 1935: The U.S. Congress established National Best Friends Day on June 8th in 1935 to honor friendship bonds …" 05:05 . Congress chose June 8th for its reliably pleasant weather, wanting people to get outside with their friends. The UN's version focuses on friendship as a vehicle for global peace and understanding. Jenna closes the segment by mentioning the New York Public Library's list of 15 friendship novels, offering to link it in stories for listeners who want reading recommendations.
The Origin of National Best Friends Day
The U.S. Congress established National Best Friends Day in 1935 specifically to honor friendship and encourage Americans to get outside with their friends in the pleasant June weather. The United Nations separately declared July 30th International Friendship Day in 2011 — so there are actually two of them.
National Best Friends Day est. 1935
The U.S. Congress established National Best Friends Day on June 8th in 1935 to honor friendship bonds and encourage outdoor socializing.
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