1995, 165438+ 10 month, 15, officially confirmed that April 23rd every year is World Reading Day.

April 23rd is the anniversary of the death of Cervantes, a famous Spanish writer, and Shakespeare, a famous British writer. The full name of World Book Day is World Book and Copyright Day. The main declaration of World Reading Day is that people scattered all over the world, no matter whether you are old or young, whether you are poor or rich, whether you are sick or healthy, can enjoy reading, respect and thank the masters of literature, culture and scientific thought who have made great contributions to human civilization, and can protect intellectual property rights.