International Day of Mathematics is celebrated every year on March 14th. The day is also known as Pi Day. The mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14 so the day’s nickname is fitting. Worldwide, people participate in math activities to celebrate this day.
History of International Day of Mathematics
The day aims to educate people on the essential role of mathematics in science and technology. The 205th session of the UNESCO’s Executive Council adopted the proclamation of March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics. Next, in November 2019, the 40th session of the General Conference of UNESCO adopted the day. Finally, in 2020 the world celebrated the first International Day of Mathematics. This year’s theme is “Mathematics Unites”. It was proposed by Yulia Nesterova from the University of Ottawa in Canada. Today it is important than ever that the current generation learn the importance of mathematics.
History of Pi Day
Pi Day originates from a physicist, Larry Shaw who worked at the Exploratorium in San Francisco back in 1988. Shaw linked March 14 with the first digits of pi (3.14) so he could organize a gathering for his Exploratorium staff to bond together. He offered fruit pies and tea to everyone at 1:59pm, the following three digits of the value. Eventually, the day became a national holiday when the U.S. Congress declared it one on March 12, 2009.
Read more about the International Day of Mathematics and Pi Day and how you can celebrate here.
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