April 23rd marks World Book Day

World Book Day is an internationally recognized event celebrated on the 23rd of April, which was introduced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The idea was inspired by booksellers in Catalonia, Spain, where a strand of rose was given to the book buyer on this day for every book sold.

In 1995, the international body decided to honor copyright on this occasion, because it also coincides with the birthdays and deaths of several famous authors, including William Shakespeare.