World Senior Citizens Day Observed on August 21

# World Senior Citizens Day Observed on August 21 ### Why in News? **World Senior Citizens Day** was observed on August 21 to recognise the contributions of older people and draw attention to their health and well-being. ### How did the observance begin? - The day originated in the **United States** after **President Ronald Reagan** proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in **1988**. - It later came to be observed more widely as **World Senior Citizens Day**. - It is different from the **UN**'s International Day of **Older Persons**, which is observed on October 1. ### Exam Connect - **World Senior Citizens Day** → August 21 - International Day of **Older Persons** → October 1