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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
United Nations celebrates World Chess Day globally on which date?
A
July 19
B
July 18
C
July 20
D
July 21
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every year, World Chess Day is observed on 20 July.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under initiative of FIDE, July 20 has been observed as International Chess Day by chess players around the world since 1966.

Detailed explanation-3: -The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is established in Paris. International Chess Day is observed from this day to mark the day the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded.

Detailed explanation-4: -The day celebrates the long history of chess and recognizes the role chess plays in connecting people across societies. The game has broken many barriers – class, language, and cultural – simply by two people sitting down to play one of the most mentally challenging games in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1976, by presidential proclamation, President Gerald Ford declared October 9th to be National Chess Day: a day to celebrate the royal game.

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