English Language Day 23 April-History, Significance, William Shakespeare Famous Quotes
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What is English Language Day?
English Language Day is an observance day kept by United Nations to celebrate the English importance, contribution and role. This day is celebrated on April 23 every year.
This day marks the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare.
Who was William Shakespeare?
Shakespeare was not only an English poet but also an actor, story writer, playwright and one of the greatest poet of all time.
Shakespeare was born on 26 April 1564 and died on 23 April 1616. Though almost all the work of William Shakespeare is still remembered and used as a source of inspiration. But still there are top 20 timeless quotes of his which are worth reading and using in real life.
Why English Day is dedicated to William Shakespeare?
It is believed that during the 16th and 17th century that means during the time of existence of Shakespeare, the English language underwent a lots of changes.
History of English Language Day
First English Language day was marked in 2010 by the Department of Global Communications which is the department of United Nations’.
English is one of the maximum speaking language in the world. As per the records it is spoken by approximately 2 billion people and it carries the status of official language in around 75 countries.
The rise and development of English language shows its importance and the role. The same English language was not popular 1500 years ago, that time only three tribes would speak English!!