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World Braille Day is observed on January 4 every year on the birth anniversary of Louis Braille who was the inventor of Braille language. In which year was the first World Braille Day celebrated?

World Braille Day is observed on January 4 every year on the birth anniversary of Louis Braille who was the inventor of Braille language. In which year was the first World Braille Day celebrated? Correct Answer 2019

The correct answer is 2019.

  • World Braille Day is observed on January 4 every year on the birth anniversary of Louis Braille who was the inventor of the Braille language.
  • Louis Braille has created a language called "Braille" for the visually impaired so that they can also read and write.
  • The first-ever World Braille Day was celebrated on January 4 in 2019 after it was approved by the United Nations General Assembly.

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