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Observance Rule

International Chess Day, 20 July

Gregorian

This rule fixes International Chess Day to 20 July on the Gregorian calendar, the date chosen to commemorate the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924.

Facts
Kind
Gregorian Date 1
Month Name
July 1
Month Number
7 1
Day Number
20 1
Observance Note
Marks the 1924 founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). 1
Connections

Long-Form Articles

From a FIDE Anniversary to a United Nations World Chess Day, Articles

Timing Rule For

International Chess Day, Holidays
Source International Chess Day (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. International Chess Day (Wikipedia)
  • Wikipedia, lead section
    International Chess Day is annually celebrated on 20 July, to commemorate the 1924 founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the global governing body of chess.
  • Timing Rule For: International Chess Day
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