International Day of Light

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2021 Date	16 May 2021
2022 Date	16 May 2022

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International Day of Light in 2021

Sunday, 16 May

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International Day of Light History

International Day of Light seeks to raise awareness about light and the role it plays in science, art, and education. Light is a vital resource that sustains every living creature on Earth. This day aims to highlight how important light is within science and technology. It aims to highlight the importance of light science and its many applications.

International Day of Light was established in 2017 by UNESCO. It is observed annually on May 16th, a date that serves as the anniversary of the first successful operation of a laser in 1960 by physicist Theodore Maiman.

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— Jordan Trombetta (@JayTrombetta) May 16, 2021

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— poofy_knob (@poofy_knob) May 14, 2021

Awake, she pondered her worth. Weak with surrender, she blindly searched for day. Meanwhile, the sky and its #colossal weight of air, light, and history lay atop her. To nurse the weight of the world, she realised, demands power. She slept. Day would wait for her. #vss365
— Cara (@rowingaround) May 16, 2021

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International Day of Light Facts

Light travels in a straight line. If objects are in its path, they will cause the light to bend or refract.
The speed of light is 186,282 miles or 299,792 km per second.
According to facts.net, it takes over 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach earth.

International Day of Light Top Events and Things to Do

Discover events near you. UNESCO hosts activities and events for people of all ages and backgrounds. They participate globally so that everyone around the world can gain an appreciation for the central role of light in science and culture.
Stay informed about upcoming news. UNESCO periodically releases news about scientific progress involving light technology.
Check out the International Day of Light video if you missed it. It addresses how light science and technology can provide solutions to global challenges.