Global Wind Day
About Global Wind Day
When is Global Wind Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 15
Today is Global Wind Day, a June 15 holiday. Celebrating this holiday is a breeze. Wind power is reshaping the energy scene. Wind farms are popping up all over the world. Solar and wind farms are taking on an increasing percentage of the world’s energy needs. It is a clean, renewable, carbonless energy source. Hardly the source of a watt of energy a few decades ago, new wind turbines are going up every day in somewhere in the world.
Global wind turbine capacity reached 733GW in 2022, 136GW in the U.S. It currently accounts for over 9% of electric power generation in the U.S. As investment grows, the cost per wind turbine decreases.
Global Wind Day is intended to help us discover wind and its power. Participating in this day is a breeze! Organizers hold open houses at wind farms, sponsor events and educational programs, to help us to better understand the value of wind energy.
We encourage you to participate in this special day in some way. Importantly, make some effort to support the development and installation of wind energy in your community.
Happy Global Wind Day!
Windy Trivia
Surface winds can blow amazingly fast.
On May 3, 1999, the highest wind speed in a tornado was recorded at Bridge Creek – Moore, Oklahoma. It reached 321 miles per hour.
In 1980, Hurricane Allen produced the highest wind speed from a hurricane. It was 190 miles per hour. However, it did not hit the United States. In 1935, a Category 5 hurricane went through the Florida Keys with a record wind speed of 185 mph.
How to Celebrate Global Wind Day
Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate this holiday:
- Learn more about the power generation windmills.
- Consider purchasing a residential windmill turbine.
- Consider investing in this growing industry.
- Support environmentally friendly wind-powered electricity.
Today's Quote
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford
History and Origin of Global Wind Day
This special holiday began in Europe. Global Wind Day originated in 2007, as “Wind Day“. Spreading the word about the importance of clean wind energy quickly grew, and the popularity of this day spread around the world. It did not take long to evolve into Global Wind Day.
This special day was created by European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). It is also supported by the Global Wind Council and other organizations.
This Day in History
Besides Global Wind Day, here are some other things that happened on June 15:
- King John of England places the royal seal (signs) on the Magna Carta. (1215)
- Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” premieres in theaters. (1950)
- Courtney Cox, actress “Friends”, was born on this day in 1964.
Other Windy Days
Look at all of the windy days on the annual calendar!
More June 15 Holidays
In addition to Global Wind Day, here are more June 15 holidays you will certainly enjoy:
More About Today
Learn more about the “goings on” on this date.
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in June. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous June Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Global Wind Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Broom Corn
Recipe of the Day: Wheatgrass Juice
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