What is celebrated on August 29

What is celebrated on August 29

This Tuesday, August 29, is the International Day Against Nuclear Testing, but not only that, also World Video Game Day. Since nuclear testing began in 1945, more than 2,000 tests have been conducted, with devastating consequences for humanity.

International Day Against Nuclear Tests

Nuclear test exercises in North Korea.

The enormous energy released at the moment of the explosion kills all organisms near the epicenter. Even a few miles away. The animals that do not die immediately will probably die within a few days or weeks due to infections. These tests also have effects on marine life and will cause long-term damage to the flora.

The first commemoration of this day was celebrated in 2010 and since then various activities have been organized around the world during that day and its eves. He was selected on August 29 for the decommissioning of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, which took place on the same August day in 1991.

The United Nations is confident that one day all nuclear weapons will disappear from the face of the earth.

World Video Game Day

Gamers (Switzerland). EFE/EPA/PETER KLAUNZER
Photo: PETER KLAUNZER

This celebration pertained to the world of gamers started in 2008 by the main video game magazines on the market. This day honors the activity with various events such as virtual conversations, discounts in specialized stores, tournaments, etc. In addition, it encourages reflection on the evolution of the industry and its impact on technology, creativity and entertainment. (JO)

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