Journalist's Day in El Salvador
Journalist's Day in El Salvador is held on July 31. Día del periodista. This event in the third decade of the month July is annual. Help us
It is a date to recognize that a free, responsible and independent press is essential to strengthen democracy. This day is dedicated to honoring journalistic work and in memory of journalists killed in the exercise of their work.
This celebration has its origin in memory of the first publication: "El Semanario Politico Mercantil" by Bishop José Matías Delgado, on July 31, 1824.
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World Ranger Day on July 31 (International Ranger Federation);
National Clown Day in USA on August 3 (Saturday of Clown Week);
Clown Day in Netherlands on August 3 (In Netherlands, they call it Internationale clown dag);
Clown Day in Italy on August 3 (In Italy, they call it Internazionale pagliaccio giorni);
Clown Day in Norway on August 3 (In Norway, they call it Internasjonal klovn dag);
Trade Day in El Salvador on August 3 (Día del comercio)