πΏ World Wetlands Day (1971)
Where: Ramsar, Iran
Nearby on the globe: Tehran International Tower β π Open the 3D globe
π On This Day: February 2
February 2, 1971: World Wetlands Day. On 2 February 1971, countries signed a promise to protect wetlands, the Ramsar Convention, in the seaside town of Ramsar, Iran. Marshes and mudflats are homes for birds and fish, and they help clean water. So 2 February is World Wetlands Day.
β¨ More events on this day
- 1829 πΏ Zoologist Alfred Brehm was born in Germany; his big illustrated book 'Brehm's Life of Animals' taught generations of children about wildlife.
- 1887 πΏ The first Groundhog Day was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where people watch a groundhog to guess whether spring will come early.
- 1913 ποΈ Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City; its great hall has a ceiling painted with the constellations of the night sky. Grand Central Terminal β
π§ Question of the day
In which town was the wetlands promise signed?
- Kyoto
- Ramsar
- Rio de Janeiro
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Answer: Ramsar
π Landmarks that opened on February 2
πΎ World day: World Wetlands Day
It marks the day in 1971 when countries signed the Ramsar treaty in Iran to protect wetlands.
Questions
What happened on February 2?
February 2, 1971: World Wetlands Day. It happened in Ramsar, Iran.
Which landmarks opened on February 2?
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (consecrated 1656), Grand Central Terminal (opened 1913).
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