World Patient Queue Day
A day for the line at the shop, clinic, station, office, or counter, and the social art of waiting well.
Norway Edition
World Patient Queue Day leads today's complete edition for Norway.
Daily Edition
Official observances, world days, local context, and everyday celebrations for people who need something worth reading, sharing, or talking about today.
A day for the line at the shop, clinic, station, office, or counter, and the social art of waiting well.
The birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the heir presumptive to the Norwegian throne, is marked with a 21-gun salute from Akershus Fortress in Oslo. Flags fly on public buildings, and the royal family appears on the balcony of the Royal Palace. The princess represents the future of the Norwegian monarchy, which enjoys approval ratings above 80 percent, making it one of the most popular royal institutions in Europe.
A day for turning yesterday into something good enough to look forward to.
A day for public knowledge, borrowed books, study time, research, and the simple dignity of a quiet place.
You witness the Sudan's iconic African lions, Nile crocodiles, and desert-adapted dromedary camels across its varied landscapes. You see that Sudanese people predominantly keep goats, sheep, and donkeys as working animals and pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.