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International Day of Older Persons

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International Day of Older Persons

When is International Day of Older Persons?

Every year on October 1.

What is International Day of Older Persons?

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1. It was established by the United Nations in 1990. The day celebrates the contributions of older people and raises awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today's world.

Source: United Nations ↗

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