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17 May · International / UN observance

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2026

Marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865.

Date: 17 MayExam GK

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Date: 17 May (every year)
Type: International / UN observance
Why it is observed: Marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865.

Frequently asked questions

When is World Telecommunication & Information Society Day observed?: World Telecommunication & Information Society Day is observed every year on 17 May.
Why is World Telecommunication & Information Society Day observed?: Marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865.
Is World Telecommunication & Information Society Day a national or international day?: It is a international / un observance.

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