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Detailed explanation-1: -The latter date is the one that was chosen because it was also the date that William Shakespeare died and when Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died too.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Book Day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on April 23, 1995. This date is chosen because it is the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and prominent Spanish chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

Detailed explanation-3: -“World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Looking for our 2023 announcements? Find them here. In 2022, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of World Book Day on 3 March – with the message for all children ‘you are a reader’! It will be filled with lots of exciting, celebratory ways to promote reading for pleasure on World Book Day, and all-year round.