World Down Syndrome Day in United States - 2024
21 Mar 2024, Thursday
World Down Syndrome Day is held on March 21 every year.
How many days ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024? [Countup]
How many months ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024?
1 Months, 7 Days
How many weeks ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024?
5 Weeks, 3 Days
How many days ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024?
38 Days
How many hours ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024?
912 Hours
How many minutes ago was World Down Syndrome Day 2024?
54,720 Minutes
When was World Down Syndrome Day in United States 2024?
21 March 2024, Thursday
About: World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21, beginning in 2007. The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The General Assembly of the United Nations has decided to observe it each year since 2012. Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down syndrome. It is a condition in which a child is born with an extra 21st chromosome.
World Down Syndrome Day (2024) in other countries.
S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
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1 | United States | 21 Mar, Thursday | World Down Syndrome Day | United Nations observance |