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Detailed explanation-1: -International Animation Day is celebrated on 28 October every year. It was in this year when the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) declared International Animation Day (IAD) as a worldwide occasion to commend the speciality of animation.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY HISTORY They chose October 28th to commemorate Theatre Optique, the first public performance of animation. Charles-Emile Reynaud invented the moving picture system used in the animated performance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why do we need to celebrate Animation Day? The day is celebrated to commemorate the first public animation performance, Theatre Optique at the Musée Grévin in Paris. The moving picture technology utilised in the animated performance was developed by Charles-Emile Reynaud.

Detailed explanation-4: -International Animation Day is celebrated every year on October 28.

Detailed explanation-5: -During International Animation Day cultural institutions are also invited to join in by screening animated films, organizing workshops, exhibiting artwork and stills, providing technical demonstrations, and organizing other events helping to promote the art of animation.