International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
The website Stormfront (website) has claimed this day to be "White Pride Worldwide Day" but, due to the racial tensions caused by this holiday, it has not received a popular reception.
[edit] See also
- World Poetry Day, also on March 21st
