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December 1·Every year

World AIDS Day

The first-ever global health day, established in 1988. The red ribbon is one of the most recognised awareness symbols in the world. 40 million people have died; the fight continues.

Category: Awareness
Observed in: United StatesofficialUnited KingdomofficialSouth AfricaofficialKenyaofficialIndiaofficialBrazilofficial

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Notable · 2019

Vivianne Miedema scored six goals and had four assists for Arsenal W.F.C. in their 11–1 victory over Bristol City W.F.C., which broke the record for the most goals scored in a FA Women's Super League match.

2020The Arecibo Telescope collapses.
2019Arsenal Women 11–1 Bristol City Women breaks the record for most goals scored in a FA Women's Super League match, with Vivianne Miedema involved in ten of the eleven Arsenal goals.
2019The outbreak of coronavirus infection begins in Wuhan.