Special day
Vesuvius Day
History frozen in ash.
Today
When is Vesuvius Day?
Every year on August 24.
Worldwide
What is Vesuvius Day?
Vesuvius Day remembers the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and preserved them for centuries. It's a day to reflect on nature's power and the remarkable history frozen in time beneath the volcano.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
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- #VesuviusDay
- #Pompeii
- #History
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