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January 4·Every year

World Braille Day

Marks the birthday of Louis Braille, who invented the tactile writing system at age 15 in 1824. 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired; braille remains foundational.

Category: Awareness
Observed in: FranceofficialUnited StatesofficialUnited KingdomofficialIndiaofficial

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Sembawang Hot Spring Park in Singapore reopened after being redeveloped by the National Parks Board.

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