Today, February 21st, is International Mother Language Day. This day is observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
While February 21st is not the independence day of any country, it has been a significant day in the history of several nations. For example, in 1948, it was the day that the Indian Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi as the official language of the Union of India.
Several notable figures were born on February 21st, including:
* Nina Simone, American singer, songwriter, pianist, and activist (1933-2003)
* Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as President of Zimbabwe (1924-2019)
* Kelsey Grammer, American actor, comedian, and producer (born 1955)
February 21st is also the anniversary of the death of several notable figures, including:
* Baruch Spinoza, Dutch philosopher (1632-1677)
* Augusto César Sandino, Nicaraguan rebel leader (1895-1934)
* Frederick Banting, Canadian physician, Nobel Prize laureate (1891-1941)
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