Global observances: Date of World Food Day (FAO/UN). On which date is World Food Day observed annually around the world? Choose the correct option.

Given data
We need the exact date for World Food Day.

Concept
World Food Day marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Key fact & reasoning
FAO was founded on 16 October 1945; hence the observance is on October 16 each year.

Common pitfalls

• June 5 = World Environment Day.
• October 24 = UN Day.
• December 1 = World AIDS Day.
• April 7 = World Health Day.