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World Music Day – June 21

June 21 , 2019 1808 days 703 0
  • The world music day is observed annually on June 21.
  • It marks the beginning of summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • World Music Day has its origins in France, but has now been adopted by over 120 nations across the world, including India.
  • It was first proposed by American artiste Joel Cohen back in 1976.
  • The first world music day took place on June 21, 1982.
  • The day celebrates music and the musicians.

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