"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." These words by former secretary-general of the United Nations Kofi Annan capture the essence of International Literacy Day, celebrated every September 8. Established by UNESCO in 1966, this observance not only celebrates those who can read but also highlights the ongoing battle against illiteracy. With approximately 775 million people worldwide still lacking basic literacy, this day resonates powerfully within the hallowed walls of the Stockholm Public Library in Sweden, or "Stadsbiblioteket" as it is known to locals, featured in today"s image.
International Literacy Day
Today in History
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Seville, Spain
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Ring-tailed lemur
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Honoring those who served
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Wind Cave National Park celebrates 120 years
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World Architecture Day
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Short-beaked echidna, Adelaide Hills, Australia
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Instant romance
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Signs of life in the Empty Quarter
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Star Wars Day
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Heron lies the Salton Sea
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Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges, Belgium
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‘Fringe’ takes center stage as Edinburgh celebrates the arts
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Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Humming along
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Roman theater of Cartagena, Spain
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Big dreams require a big sleigh
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World Children s Day
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