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April 7th stands as a day marked by an array of celebrations and observances that stretch across various themes from global health awareness to the appreciation of wildlife, and the indulgence in some lighthearted traditions.

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Three wet beavers play in tranquil pond

International Beaver Day

#Animals

Raising awareness about the conservation of beavers and their habitats.

Flag of Rwanda with a palm

International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda

#Awareness#Historical

Reflecting on the horrific 1994 genocide in Rwanda, while promoting prevention of future genocides.

View of three beers in different glasses

National Beer Day

#Beverage

A dedicated occasion to appreciate the history, culture, and craft of brewing beer.

Realistic stethoscope in shape of red heart and world with blue background.

World Health Day

#Health

Focusing on different prominent health issues each year.

Interesting Facts of April 7th

  1. 1. The Mars Odyssey spacecraft was launched by NASA on April 7, 2001. Its mission was to map the surface of Mars and search for evidence of water and ice, as well as study the planet's geology and radiation environment.
  2. 2. Billie Holiday, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time, was born on April 7, 1915. Her music is still celebrated for its emotional depth and timeless quality.
  3. 3. Rwanda observes National Genocide Memorial Day on April 7th, marking the beginning of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi population, where an estimated 800,000 to 1 million people were killed over approximately 100 days.
  4. 4. William Wordsworth, a major English romantic poet, was born in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England on April 7, 1770.