In which year was World Sleep Day founded?

World Sleep Day (the Friday before the northern hemisphere vernal equinox) is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society, formerly World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), since 2008. The goal is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects, and to promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders.

The first World Sleep Day was held on 14 March 2008. Events involving discussions, presentations of educational materials and exhibitions take place around the world and online. Its slogan was 'Sleep well, live fully awake'.

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George Oliver Prince

Think i started practicing at work today

Howard Groopman

First 2 made little sense, and the last too recent. Nowadays there's a day, week, or month for everything, from pizza to tacos to grandchildren.

Carl Belken

They should have this on the day we lose an hour of sleep due to daylight savings time. Unfortunately that won't help those who work jobs like nursing, law enforcement, and others.

Chris Braid

Another "World Day" I've never heard of. Not too difficult given the options. Still used up a 50/50 though!

Stephen W. Gerrard

Well, the first 2 dates were way too early. People had more important things to do in those days!

Helga U. Williams

Thank you, Majority Vote! Talk about real trivia!!! 😊

skrueger

It should on the day with the least amount of daylight. That would put it on December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and on June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. That's right; two different days. That would truly make it a unique World Day,