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On April 23, 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K. Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla, and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.
With so many notable authors tied to the date, April 23 became a natural choice for UNESCO to pay tribute to books and authors and needed a date.
World Book and Copyright Day urges young people to discover the pleasure of reading while becoming familiar with those who have furthered humanity's social and cultural progress.
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