July 1 is the 105th anniversary of the birth of Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis, among the first to recognize the idea of transmission of contagious diseases, and to attempt to promote hand-washing behavior by medical caregivers.
Chocolate Day is celebrated globally on July 7.
Be careful with that chocolate! July 7 is also National Injury Prevention Day.
On July 9, let’s forget Elon, and instead remember the 1856 birth of Nikola Tesla, a Croatian electrical engineer who reshaped the world.
On July 16, if you have any leftover chocolate (!?), you can always use it to help celebrate Ice Cream Day.
July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, honouring the legacy of a man who changed the 20th century and helped shape the 21st.
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) recognizes July 20 as International Moon Day. This year marks the 54th anniversary of the first landing of humans on the Moon.
July 27 marks 102 years since Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best first isolated insulin, removing the death sentence for people with diabetes.
If you celebrate any of these, or have suggestions for upcoming celebrations or observances, please drop us a line or send a picture to CriticalLinks@centreforinquiry.ca.
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