Today Germany and 89 other countries celebrate World Children’s Day or Universal Children’s Day on as many as 50 other different dates throughout the year.
September 20 becomes the official day to celebrate Germany’s children when East and West Germany are reunited.
United Nations Universal Children’s Day Resolution passed West Germany chooses to participate in Universal Children’s Day but chooses September 20 as its day to celebrate as German World Children’s Day – East Germany continues to celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1.
East Germany chooses to celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1.
The World Conference on Child Welfare convenes in Geneva, Switzerland and proclaims June 1 as International Children’s Day.
